1. прилагательное целесообразный, соответствующий, подходящий, надлежащий, выгодный Синоним(ы): opportune 2. имя существительное средство для достижения цели; приём, уловка Например: to go to every expedient — пойти на всё
I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin expedient-, expendiens, present participle of expedire to extricate, prepare, be useful, from ex- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot 1. suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance 2. characterized by concern with what is opportune; especially governed by self-interest • expediently adverb Synonyms: expedient, politic, advisable mean dictated by practical or prudent motives. expedient usually implies what is immediately advantageous without regard for ethics or consistent principles Example: a politically expedient decision. politic stresses judiciousness and tactical value but usually implies some lack of candor or sincerity Example: a politic show of interest. advisable applies to what is practical, prudent, or advantageous but lacks the derogatory implication of expedient and politic Example: sometimes it's advisable to say nothing. II. noun something expedient; a temporary means to an end Synonyms: see resource