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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spi
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ihnt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances.
Using staples wasn't the proper way to fix the hem, but it was expedient.- synonyms:
- advantageous, appropriate, convenient, fitting, suitable
- antonyms:
- inexpedient
- similar words:
- handy, helpful, practical, useful
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| definition 2: |
advantageous to oneself and often morally questionable.
Saunders was a rival, and it was expedient to remove him.- similar words:
- advantageous, self-serving, selfish, useful
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| related words: |
advantageous, advisable, appropriate, desirable, happy, makeshift, opportune, proper, prosperous, suitable, timely |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which serves the purpose; means to an end.
- synonyms:
- means, measures, vehicle
- similar words:
- method, stratagem, tactic, way
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| definition 2: |
a means used in an emergency, and not necessarily the best one that could be used; contrivance.
- synonyms:
- improvisation, makeshift, stopgap
- similar words:
- contrivance
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| related words: |
instrument, means |
| derivation: |
expediently (adv.) |
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