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expediency

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \-dē-ən(t)-sē\
    • /ɪkˈspiː.di.əns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \-dē-ən(t)-sē\

Definitions of expediency word

  • noun expediency The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience. 1
  • noun expediency advantageous quality 1
  • noun expediency self-interest 1
  • uncountable noun expediency Expediency means doing what is convenient rather than what is morally right. 0
  • noun expediency appropriateness; suitability 0
  • noun expediency the use of or inclination towards methods that are advantageous rather than fair or just 0
See all 9 definitions of expediency

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Parts of speech for Expediency

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Expediency

expediency popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for expediency

noun expediency

  • practicality — of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics.
  • pragmatism — character or conduct that emphasizes practicality.
  • usefulness — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
  • feasibility — capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: a feasible plan.
  • convenience — If something is done for your convenience, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.
All 17 Synonyms of expediency

Antonyms for expediency

noun expediency

  • unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
  • inappropriateness — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • uselessness — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
All 3 Antonyms of expediency

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