noun
expediency
Expediency (noun) means How suitable an action is for reaching a particular goal in the circumstances.
noun
1
How suitable an action is for reaching a particular goal in the circumstances.
"However, by that time the powerful tides of political unionism, metropolitan fashion and commercial expediency were flowing against the language, at least among the Scottish elites."
— Clive Young, chapter three: From Union to Devolution (2023)
2
Choosing whatever action brings the wanted result, even if it is unfair or wrong.
"Others warned the British government’s approach would be imitated, for political expediency, by authorities elsewhere."
— Ben Quinn, England’s Covid unlocking is threat to world, say 1,200 scientists (2021)
3
Speed in getting something done.
4
An expedient.
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Synonyms
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inexpediency
Related words
Rhymes for expediency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of expediency?
"expediency" (noun) means how suitable an action is for reaching a particular goal in the circumstances.
What is another word for expediency?
Other words for "expediency" include expedience, convenience.
What is the opposite of expediency?
The opposite of "expediency" is inexpediency.
What are the different meanings of expediency?
"expediency" has 3 main meanings: 1. How suitable an action is for reaching a particular goal in the circumstances; 2. Choosing whatever action brings the wanted result, even if it is unfair or wrong; 3. Speed in getting something done.
