EXPEDIENT


Meaning of EXPEDIENT in English

I. adjective see: foot Date: 14th century suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance, characterized by concern with what is opportune, ~ly adverb Synonyms: see: ~ II. noun Date: 1630 something ~ ; a temporary means to an end, see: resource

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