noun

expedience

Expedience (noun) means the quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.

noun

The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.

Speed, haste or urgency.

Something that is expedient.

An expedition; enterprise; adventure.

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Etymology

From Middle English expedience, from Old French expedience, from Late Latin expedientia, from Latin expediens.

Rhymes for expedience

hence fence whence thence Spence valence absence science silence defence essence ambience

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of expedience?

"expedience" (noun) means the quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.

What are the different meanings of expedience?

"expedience" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case; 2. Speed, haste or urgency; 3. Something that is expedient.