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EXPEDIENTS

(adj., noun, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Expedients.

Expedients - as an adjective

Serving to promote your interest

Example: "Was merciful only when mercy was expedient"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inexpedient

Expedients - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agencymeansway
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expedients - as an adjective satellite

Appropriate to a purpose; practical

Example: "In the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"

Example Sentences

"In times of crisis, people often resort to desperate expedients."
"The government utilized various expedients to address the economic downturn."
"He came up with clever expedients to solve the problem."
"The book discusses different expedients for improving productivity."
"The team brainstormed different expedients to increase sales."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPEDIENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expedients is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPEDIENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is EXPEDIENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expedients is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPEDIENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is EXPEDIENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expedients is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPEDIENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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