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expedient in Irish

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

expedient in Irish

oiriúnach
adj
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 Irish?

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

How do you use "expedient" in a sentence?

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

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