Norwegian Meaning of expedient

hensiktsmessig

Other Norwegian words related to hensiktsmessig

Definitions and Meaning of expedient in English

Wordnet

expedient (n)

a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one

Wordnet

expedient (a)

serving to promote your interest

Wordnet

expedient (s)

appropriate to a purpose; practical

Webster

expedient (a.)

Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desirable; advisable; advantageous; -- sometimes contradistinguished from right.

Quick; expeditious.

Webster

expedient (n.)

That which serves to promote or advance; suitable means to accomplish an end.

Means devised in an exigency; shift.

FAQs About the word expedient

hensiktsmessig

a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one, serving to promote your interest, appropriate to a purpose; practicalHastening or forward; hence

ønskelig,mulig,forsiktig,taktisk,klok,fordelaktig,tilrådelig,fordelaktig,dømmekraftig,Politikk

Urealistisk,uforsiktig,frarådes,upraktisk,uklok,ulønnsom,uforstandig,upolitisk,urealiserbar,utidig

expediency => hensiktsmessighet, expedience => hensiktsmessighet, expediate => fremskynde, expede => sende, expectorator => slimløsende,