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passendheid — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • expediency noun The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

Senses

passendheid is used for these senses in English:

  • expediency (uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

expediency — full definition

  1. noun The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
  2. noun Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled.
  3. noun Haste; dispatch.
  4. noun An expedient.

Related Dutch words