expediently

Meanings

• adverb

  Acting quickly and efficiently in order to accomplish a goal, especially in a difficult or emergency situation.

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Rhymes

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hastily , carefully , responsibly , professionally

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Variants

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expedient , expediently

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'expediens', meaning 'useful, convenient'. The term 'expediently' emerged in English during the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'expediently' is often used interchangeably with the term 'pragmatically'.

2. In the context of law, 'expeditiously' can refer to the prompt handling of legal proceedings.

3. The term 'expedient' is also used to describe something that is convenient or useful in a particular situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pragmatism: A philosophy that emphasizes the practical aspects of reality and the importance of action and results.

2. Efficiency: The ability to accomplish a task with a minimum expenditure of time, effort, or resources.

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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

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Culture

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Expediently is a term often used in various contexts, including business, politics, and personal life. It can indicate a pragmatic approach to problem-solving or a quick response to a crisis.

How to Memorize "expediently"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting quickly and decisively in a difficult situation. Imagine the outcome of their actions being successful and efficient.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'expediently' with words like 'efficiently', 'effectively', and 'quickly'. Remember the meaning of each of these words and how they relate to 'expediently'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'expediently'. For example, 'Expediently: Exceeding Previous Efforts Diligently In Every Notable Task'.

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