expedience meaning
UK US /ɪkˈspidiəns/ 4 syllables
expedience (noun): the quality of being suited to the end in view.
expedience has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
expedience as a noun
- the quality of being suited to the end in view
Synonyms: expediency
Opposite: inexpedience
Type of: advantage
Related forms: expedient
- taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Synonyms: opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking
Type of: selfishness
Related forms: expedient
How to pronounce expedience
expedience is pronounced /ɪkˈspidiəns/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with expedience
Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in CE · 10-letter words
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