Zweckmäßigkeit — meaning in English
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English meaning
- expediency noun How suitable an action is for reaching a particular goal in the circumstances.
- fitness noun The condition of being physically healthy and strong, usually through exercise.
Senses
Zweckmäßigkeit 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
- noun How suitable an action is for reaching a particular goal in the circumstances.
- noun Choosing whatever action brings the wanted result, even if it is unfair or wrong.
- noun Speed in getting something done.
- noun An expedient.
fitness — full definition
- noun The condition of being physically healthy and strong, usually through exercise.
- noun The quality of being suitable or appropriate for something.
- noun (biology) A measure of an organism's success at surviving and reproducing.
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