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expedient in Greek

expedient in Greek is λυσιτελής — expedient means convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.

expedient in Greek

λυσιτελής
adj
Pronounced: lysitelis
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

What does "expedient" mean?

  1. adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
    "It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election."
  2. noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.
    "They resorted to legal expedients rather than fixing the underlying problem."
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expedient in a sentence

  • It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election.
  • They resorted to legal expedients rather than fixing the underlying problem.

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What is "expedient" in Greek?

"expedient" in Greek is λυσιτελής. expedient means: Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.

How do you pronounce λυσιτελής?

"expedient" in Greek is λυσιτελής, pronounced "lysitelis".

How do you use "expedient" in a sentence?

Example: "It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election." In Greek, "expedient" is λυσιτελής.

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