Overview of noun expedient

The noun expedient has 1 sense

• expedient -- (a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one)

Overview of adj expedient

The adj expedient has 2 senses

• expedient -- (serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient")


• expedient -- (appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty")