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expedient

/I/k'sp/i/d/i//@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. serving to promote your interest

    adj.all

    Examples
    Was merciful only when mercy was expedient.
    Antonyms inexpedient

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desirable; advisable; advantageous; -- sometimes contradistinguished from <i>right</i>.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. That which serves to promote or advance; suitable means to accomplish an end.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. appropriate to a purpose; practical

    adj.all

    Examples
    In the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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