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expedient

gb/ɪkspˈidiənt/ us/ɪkspˈidiənt/
C1 انگلیسی
~ 6300
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective formal C1 property
1

convenient but possibly improper

Helpful and practical for your goal, but maybe not the most honest or right thing to do.

الگوی کاربرد: it is expedient to [verb]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often think 'expedient' simply means 'fast' or 'good'. In many contexts, it also suggests that the choice may be morally doubtful or chosen only because it is easy or useful. Learners may also confuse 'expedient' with 'expedited', which means 'made faster'.
هم‌معنی‌ها
advantageous (Focuses on benefit or gain; usually lacks the moral doubt that 'expedient' suggests.) | opportunistic (Stronger negative tone, often implying selfish or cynical use of a situation.) | pragmatic (Emphasizes practical thinking; can be positive and does not always imply moral concern.)
متضادها
principled (Emphasizes acting according to moral rules, even when this is difficult or inconvenient.) | inadvisable (Suggests something is not wise or recommended, often ignoring short‑term convenience.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
politically expedient |morally expedient |expedient solution |expedient decision |expedient course of action |expedient measure
موضوع‌ها
politics |ethics |business |core_vocabulary |law
نمونه‌ها
  • The plan was politically expedient, but many argued it was deeply unfair.
  • It might be expedient to hide these facts, yet it would certainly not be honest.
  • They chose the most expedient course of action, even though it broke several promises.
  • Firing a few staff members was expedient, but it damaged trust across the company.
  • From a business perspective it was expedient, but ethically it was hard to justify.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • It is expedient to tell this lie, but it is wrong.
  • The politician made an expedient choice to win the election.
  • This rule is not fair, but it is expedient for the company.
  • He took the most expedient way and ignored the rules.
  • They did what was expedient, not what was honest.
adjective formal C1 property
2

suitable or efficient in situation

Very suitable or useful in a situation, often because it is quick and easy.

الگوی کاربرد: the most expedient way to [verb]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may overuse 'expedient' where 'easy' or 'quick' would sound more natural in everyday speech. 'Expedient' is typically used in more formal or written contexts, especially in business or official language.
هم‌معنی‌ها
efficient (Focuses on saving time, money, or effort; does not itself suggest any moral question.) | convenient (Highlights personal ease or comfort rather than suitability for a formal purpose.) | practical (Broad term for sensible and workable solutions; less formal than 'expedient'.)
متضادها
impractical (Describes something that does not work well or is not useful in real situations.) | inefficient (Emphasizes wasted time, effort, or resources compared with a more expedient method.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
expedient method |expedient way |most expedient |more expedient |expedient means |administratively expedient
موضوع‌ها
business |administration |problem-solving |core_vocabulary |work
نمونه‌ها
  • Email is often the most expedient way to contact our clients.
  • To keep costs down, management chose the most expedient method of distribution.
  • This software offers an expedient solution to the problem of data entry.
  • Holding one large meeting will be more expedient than sending several long emails.
  • They are looking for the most expedient way to resolve customer complaints.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Calling is the most expedient way to get an answer.
  • We need an expedient method to fix this problem.
  • Taking the train is more expedient than driving today.
  • This tool gives us an expedient solution.
  • An email is an expedient way to share the news.
اسم formal C2 entity
3

a convenient, practical measure

A way of doing something that is chosen because it is easy or useful, not because it is the best or most right way.

الگوی کاربرد: use [something] as an expedient
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse the noun 'an expedient' with the adjective 'expedient'. After 'an', 'this', or 'that', it is usually the noun (e.g. 'a temporary expedient'), while before another noun it is usually the adjective (e.g. 'an expedient solution').
هم‌معنی‌ها
measure (Very general; refers to any action taken to achieve a result, without the nuance of convenience over principle.) | stopgap (Highlights something used only until a better solution is found; often more informal than 'expedient'.) | makeshift (Emphasizes something roughly put together or not ideal; often concrete or physical.)
متضادها
principle (Contrasts a convenient method chosen for results with a rule or standard chosen for moral or long‑term reasons.) | long-term solution (Opposes a short, convenient fix with a durable, carefully planned answer to a problem.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
a temporary expedient |a necessary expedient |a short-term expedient |as an expedient |resort to an expedient |a purely expedient
موضوع‌ها
politics |strategy |ethics |core_vocabulary |work
نمونه‌ها
  • The curfew was introduced as a temporary expedient during the crisis.
  • Using unpaid interns became a financial expedient rather than a genuine training program.
  • As an expedient, they rented extra space instead of building a new office.
  • He viewed the policy as a short-term expedient, not a permanent answer.
  • The agreement was a political expedient designed to calm public anger.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The new rule is only a temporary expedient.
  • As an expedient, we used paper plates at the party.
  • This is a financial expedient, not a real plan.
  • They saw the change as a necessary expedient.
  • The manager used this expedient to fix the problem quickly.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
expedient
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈidiənt/
US/ɪkspˈidiənt/
هجاها و تکیه
ex - pedi - ent (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pedi)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: expedient
Noun
  • Base: expedient
  • Plural: expedients
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
expedients noun
Core family
expediency noun expediently adverb
Related words
expedite verb C1 expeditious adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inexpedient adjective inexpediently adverb inexpediency noun
Advanced or less common
expediter noun expeditiously adverb
عبارت‌ها

a temporary expedient

1
/ə tˈɛmpɚˌɛɹi ɪkspˈidiənt/
fixed phrase formal

short-term practical measure

A quick, short-term way to deal with a problem while you look for a better, more permanent answer.

نمونه‌ها
  • The shelter was only a temporary expedient until permanent housing could be arranged.
  • Using volunteers is a temporary expedient, not a long-term staffing plan.

as an expedient

1
/ˈæz ən ɪkspˈidiənt/
fixed phrase formal

used as a convenient measure

Used to say that something is done because it is easy or useful in the situation, not because it is the best way.

نمونه‌ها
  • As an expedient, the city opened schools on weekends to reduce overcrowding.
  • They hired part-time staff as an expedient during the busy season.

politically expedient

1
/pəlˈɪtɪkəli ɪkspˈidiənt/
fixed phrase formal

useful for political advantage

Helpful for a person or group in politics, especially to win or keep power, even if it is not the fairest or best choice.

نمونه‌ها
  • Supporting the bill was politically expedient, even though many in the party disliked it.
  • It may be politically expedient to delay the vote until after the election.
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