expediently
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 ex·pe·di·ent n. Pronunciation: ik- ' spē-dē-ənt Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin expedient-, expendiens, present participle of expedire to extricate, prepare, be useful, from ex- + ped-, pes foot ― more at FOOT Date: 14th century 1 : suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance 2 : characterized by concern with what is opportune especially : governed by self-interest –ex·pe·di·ent·ly adverb synonyms EXPEDIENT , POLITIC , ADVISABLE mean dictated by practical or prudent motives. EXPEDIENT usually implies what is immediately advantageous without regard for ethics or consistent principles . POLITIC stresses judiciousness and tactical value but usually implies some lack of candor or sincerity . ADVISABLE applies to what is practical, prudent, or advantageous but lacks the derogatory implication of EXPEDIENT and POLITIC . 2 expedient n. Function: noun Date: 1630 : something expedient : a temporary means to an end synonyms see RESOURCE