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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
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
inanimate
plural form
expedients
Examples
The ceasefire was a political expedient, not a genuine peace agreement.
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