“Expedience” or “Expedients”

Overview

expedience / expedients are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

expedience: (noun) the quality of being suited to the end in view.

expedients: (noun) a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one.

Pronunciation

expedience: ih·k·s·p·IY·d·iy·ah·n·s

expedients: NA

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