expedient
19 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #39,804
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
adjective
serving to promote your interest
noun
a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɪkspˈiːdiːʌnt/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural expedients
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
serving to promote your interest
appropriate to a purpose
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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