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expedient

/ɛksˈpiːdiənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does expedient mean?

adjective

Convenient or practical, especially in a difficult or emergency situation. Serving a practical purpose.

Example

"The expedient solution to the problem was to use a temporary fix until a more permanent one could be found."

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