Definition of: expedient

(ik·spē′dē·ənt) adjective
1. Serving to promote a desired end; suitable under the circumstances; contributing to personal advantage; advisable.
2. Pertaining to utility or advantage rather than principle.
3. Obs. Speedy; expeditious.
—noun
1. That which furthers or promotes an end.
2. A device; shift. [<OF <L expediens, -entis, ppr. of expedire. See EXPEDITE.]
—ex·pe′di·ent·ly adverb Synonyms (adj.): advantageous, beneficial, convenient, favorable, paying, profitable, sensible, suitable, useful, wise, worthwhile. See PROFITABLE. Compare synonyms for PROFIT, UTILITY. Antonyms: absurd, ill–adapted, ill–considered, ill–devised, ill–judged, inexpedient, irrational, reckless, unsuitable, unwise.