ex·pe·di·en·cy ( k-sp  d- n-s)n. pl. ex·pe·di·en·cies 1. Appropriateness to the purpose at hand; fitness. 2. Adherence to self-serving means: an ambitious politician, guided by expediency rather than principle. 3. A means; an expedient. 4. Obsolete Speed; haste. |
expediency [ɪkˈspiːdɪənsɪ], expedience
n pl -encies, -ences
1. appropriateness; suitability
2. the use of or inclination towards methods that are advantageous rather than fair or just
3. another word for expedient [3]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | expediency - the quality of being suited to the end in view advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me" inexpedience, inexpediency - the quality of being unsuited to the end in view |
expediency expedience
noun suitability, benefit, fitness, utility, effectiveness, convenience, profitability, practicality, usefulness, prudence, pragmatism, propriety, desirability, appropriateness, utilitarianism, helpfulness, advisability, aptness, judiciousness, properness, meetness, advantageousness His decision was dictated by expediency rather than morals.
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