expedience
The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intendedThe 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.
Translations
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4 senses(uncountable)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.
April 11 1690, John Sharp, sermon preached at White-Hall to determine concerning the expedience of actions
(countable, uncountable)Speed, haste or urgency.
(countable, uncountable)Something that is expedient.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)An expedition; enterprise; adventure.
- the quality of being suited to the end in view
- taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Origin
From Middle English expedience, from Old French expedience, from Late Latin expedientia, fFrom Middle English expedience, from Old French expedience, from Late Latin expedientia, from Latin expediens.
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Forms
plural: expediences| Singular | expedience |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- the quality of being suited to the end in view:expediency
- taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others:opportunismself-interestself-seeking
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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