Expedient
21expedient — I UK [ɪkˈspiːdɪənt] / US [ɪkˈspɪdɪənt] adjective used for describing an action that produces an immediate result or solution to a problem, even though it may not be fair or honest The Prime Minister can call an election when it is politically… …
22expedient — expediently, adv. /ik spee dee euhnt/, adj. 1. tending to promote some proposed or desired object; fit or suitable for the purpose; proper under the circumstances: It is expedient that you go. 2. conducive to advantage or interest, as opposed to… …
23expedient — Synonyms and related words: action, ad hoc measure, advantageous, advisable, agency, answer, applicable, appropriate, apropos, art, artful dodge, artifice, auspicious, banausic, becoming, befitting, behind the scenes influence, beneficial,… …
24expedient — ex|pe|di|ent1 [ ık spidiənt ] adjective used for describing an action that produces an immediate result or solution to a problem, even though it may not be fair or honest: The Prime Minister can call an election when it is politically expedient.… …
25expedient — /əkˈspidiənt / (say uhk speedeeuhnt), /ɛk / (say ek ) adjective 1. tending to promote some proposed or desired object; fit or suitable for the purpose; proper in the circumstances: it is expedient that you go. 2. conducive to advantage or… …
26expedient — 1. adjective Simple, easy, or quick; convenient. Most people, faced with a decision, will choose the most expedient option. See Also: expede, expedience, expediency, expedite, expedition …
27expedient — adj. VERBS ▪ be, prove ▪ appear, seem ▪ It seems expedient to clarify the concept. ▪ become ▪ …
28expedient — 1. adjective a politically expedient strategy Syn: convenient, advantageous, in one s own interests, useful, of use, beneficial, of benefit, helpful; practical, pragmatic, politic, prudent, wise, judicious, sensible 2. noun a temporary exp …
29expedient — ex•pe•di•ent [[t]ɪkˈspi di ənt[/t]] adj. 1) fit or suitable for the purpose; proper; advisable: It is expedient that you go[/ex] 2) conducive to advantage; governed by self interest; advantageous 3) a handy means to an end • Etymology: 1350–1400; …
30expedient — Nous trouverons quelque expedient, Postea aliquid videbimus, B. ex Cic. Il est expedient que je oste crainte, Mihi expedit hunc metum abstergere …
