expedient
|ex/pe/di/ent|
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
practical solution
Etymology
'expedient' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'expediens,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'pedis' meant 'foot.'
'expediens' transformed into the Old French word 'expedient,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expedient.'
Initially, it meant 'freeing the foot,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suitable for achieving a particular end.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.
The government used every expedient to suppress the uprising.
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Adjective 1
suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance, often without regard for what is fair or right.
It was expedient to negotiate with the enemy.
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