Expedience

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspiːdiəns/

Definitions of expedience

noun the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

Example Sentences

A1 Using a map is an expedience way to find your destination.

A2 The expedience of online shopping makes it a popular choice for many consumers.

B1 In business, sometimes decisions are made based on expedience rather than long-term planning.

B2 The company prioritized expedience when it came to delivering products to customers.

C1 While expedience can be useful in certain situations, it is important to consider the potential consequences.

C2 The politician's actions were criticized for their lack of moral integrity and reliance on expedience.

Examples of expedience in a Sentence

formal The decision was made based on expedience rather than long-term planning.

informal He chose the shortcut for expedience's sake.

slang Let's just do it for the sake of expedience.

figurative In the fast-paced world of business, expedience often trumps thoroughness.

Grammatical Forms of expedience

plural

expediencies

comparative

more expedient

superlative

most expedient

present tense

expedience

future tense

will expedience

perfect tense

has expedience

continuous tense

is expediencing

singular

expedience

positive degree

expedience

infinitive

to expedience

gerund

expediencing

participle

expedient

Origin and Evolution of expedience

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'expedience' originated from the Latin word 'expedientia', which means suitability or fitness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'expedience' has come to be associated with practicality and efficiency in decision-making and problem-solving.