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expedient adjective

  /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/
  • Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
 zweckmäßig, angebracht, angemessen, angenehm, bequem, brauchbar
  • (obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
 zweckmäßig, angenehm, bequem, günstig, nützlich, praktisch
  • Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
 bequem, naheliegend, opportun
  • Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
 eigennützig, von Eigennutz

expedient noun

  /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/
  • A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
 Ausweg, Mittel, Notbehelf, Notlösung, Ausflucht, Behelf

expediency noun

  /ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/
  • (uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
 Opportunität, Zweckdienlichkeit, Zweckmäßigkeit

expedience noun

  /ɛk.spiː.dɪ.əns/
  • Speed, haste or urgency.
 Eile
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