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doelmatig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
  • functional adj Working properly; in usable, operating condition.

Senses

doelmatig is used for these senses in English:

  • expedient Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
  • functional Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.

expedient — full definition

  1. adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
  2. noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.

functional — full definition

  1. adj Working properly; in usable, operating condition.
  2. adj Designed for practical use rather than appearance.

Related Dutch words