expedient
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/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
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/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
noun
R
A way of doing something that is practical and effective, even if it's not always morally right.
To keep the peace, it was expedient to avoid discussing politics at the family gathering.
adjective
R
Suitable or useful for achieving a particular purpose, even if it's not always morally right.
It was expedient for the company to cut costs, even if it meant laying off some employees.
translation
A way of doing something that is practical and effective, even if it's not always morally right.
Suitable or useful for achieving a particular purpose, even if it's not always morally right.
Word Forms
Plural
expedients