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Definition of expedients word
- noun expedients Plural form of expedient. 1
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Parts of speech for Expedients
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
expedients popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
expedients usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for expedients
adjective expedients
- desirables — Plural form of desirable.
- effectives — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- necessaries — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
noun expedients
- methods — a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
- devices — a thing made for a particular purpose; an invention or contrivance, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
- measures — a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures.
- ways — manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way.
- resources — a source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed.
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