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- \ik-ˈspē-dē-ən(t)s\
- /ɪkˈspiː.di.əns/
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- \ik-ˈspē-dē-ən(t)s\
Definition of expedience word
- noun expedience (uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case. 1
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Parts of speech for Expedience
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expedience popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
expedience usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for expedience
noun expedience
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- advantageousness — The state or quality of being advantageous.
- advisability — proper to be suggested or recommended; desirable or wise, as a course of action: Is it advisable for me to write to him?
- appositeness — The state of being apposite.
- aptness — inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others.
Antonyms for expedience
noun expedience
- disadvantage — absence or deprivation of advantage or equality.
- inappropriateness — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- impoliteness — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
Top questions with expedience
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