Definition

The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; the state of being expedient.

Example

In the interest of expedience, the team decided to take a shortcut that might not be the best option in the long run.

Conversation

I think we should choose the option that offers the most expedience.

Yeah, it would definitely save us time in the long run.

Sometimes it’s better to prioritize expedience over perfection.

Absolutely! Efficiency is key, especially with tight deadlines.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expedience is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "pedere" (meaning to foot or to walk). The word originally referred to the act of getting out of a situation or moving forward effectively, thus implying a sense of practicality or convenience in action.

Memory Tip

Think of 'getting out of' a situation ('ex-') and 'walking' ('pedere') towards a solution — that's why expedience means acting in a practical or convenient way.

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