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
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
What does "expedient" mean?
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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."
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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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