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expedient
01
helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most expedient
Comparative
more expedient
gradable
domain
strategy, ethics, decision-making
Examples
It was expedient for her to accept the job offer, even though it meant moving to a different city.
02
useful and possibly immoral for achieving a goal
Examples
The expedient approach he chose to solve the issue was effective, but it left a trail of ethical concerns.
Expedient
01
a method or action that is convenient and effective for achieving a particular end, often without regard for ethics or long-term consequences
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
expedients
Examples
The ceasefire was a political expedient, not a genuine peace agreement.
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