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expedient

/ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Acting in a practical or efficient way, especially if it is quick and convenient rather than moral or ethical.

  • noun

    A means of accomplishing something, especially one that is easy, convenient, and effective.

Pronunciation
  1. /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/



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Synonyms

advisable , desirable , judicious , politic , prudent , tactical , wise
Rhymes
Words rhyming with expedient
expedient , obedient , recluse , reclusive , respite , revolve , suspect , supine
Variants
List of all variants of expedient that leads to same result
expedient , expediently , expedients
Etymology
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From the Latin expediens, 'useful, advantageous, fit'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'expedient' has been used in the titles of several books and essays, including 'Expediency and Morality' by Rabindranath Tagore and 'Expediency and Morality in Politics' by John Stuart Mill.

Related Concepts
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  1. utilitarianism: A philosophical theory that argues that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness, known as 'the greatest good for the greatest number'.

  2. moral dilemma: A situation in which an individual is forced to choose between two or more conflicting moral options.

Quotes
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  1. Under political pressure and at the urging of Jefferson, Madison finally (but grudgingly) admitted that a bill of rights might help, over time, to instill in the people a greater respect for "the fundamental maxims of free government." But even as he was shepherding the first amendments through Congress, in 1789, he privately described them (amazingly enough) as a "nauseous project," required only for "expedient" reasons of politics.

    - Jack N. Rakove,{it}Atlantic{/it},December 1986

  2. Marley found it "expedient" to maintain social relationships with gunmen and politicans from both political parties.

    - Robert Palmer,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},24 Feb. 1994

  3. The marble floor … gave the hall the aspect of a cathedral, and the walls were decorated with aphorisms such as Cicero's THE WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE IS THE HIGHEST LAW, a phrase he found curiously—or at least potentially—"expedient" in what was certainly designed as a temple to the idea of law.

    - Tom Clancy,{it}Patriot Games{/it},1987
Culture
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Expedient has been used extensively in literature and philosophy to discuss moral dilemmas and ethical decisions. In literature, it is often used to explore the tension between practicality and morality. In philosophy, it is a central concept in utilitarianism, which argues that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness.

How to Memorize "expedient"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a practical and efficient solution to a problem as a well-oiled machine working smoothly.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'expedient' with the word 'convenient' or 'practical'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'EASY' to remember the definition: Expedient is Acting in a Smart and Yielding way.

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1. Association with the meaning: The word 'expedient' means 'conducive to one's advantage, progress, or success'. To remember this, associate the word with the phrase 'expedite success'. Imagine an expressway or a fast track that expedites your journey towards success.

2. Mnemonic sentence: Create a mnemonic sentence using the word 'expedient'. For example, 'The Expedient salesman used Ingenious Tactics to Entice Nearly Every Prospect.'

3. Visualize the word: Visualize the word 'expedient' as a speedy vehicle, like a rocket or a sports car, that takes you to your destination quickly and efficiently.

4. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word 'expedient' in a sentence. For example, 'Taking the bus was not expedient, so I decided to take a taxi instead.'

5. Break it down: Break down the word 'expedient' into smaller parts. 'Ex' means 'out of' and 'ped' means 'foot'. Imagine someone moving out of the way quickly, like an expedient action.

6. Use spaced repetition: Review the word 'expedient' periodically, spacing out the intervals between each review. This will help reinforce the word in your long-term memory.

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