EXPEDIENCE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word expedience. (close relations)
expedient
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| agility | nounn | |||||
noun • the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble | ||||||
| alacrity | nounn | |||||
noun • liveliness and eagerness | ||||||
| celerity | ||||||
noun • a rate that is rapid | ||||||
| efficiency | nounn | |||||
noun • the ratio of the output to the input of any system • skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort | ||||||
| haste | nounn | |||||
noun • overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) • the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner • a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry | ||||||
| nimbleness | nounn | |||||
noun • intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind • the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble | ||||||
| promptness | nounn | |||||
noun • the characteristic of doing things without delay • the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time | ||||||
| quickness | nounn | |||||
noun • skillful performance or ability without difficulty • intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay • a rate that is rapid | ||||||
| rapidity | nounn | |||||
noun • a rate that is rapid | ||||||
| speed | nounn | |||||
noun • distance travelled per unit time • a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens • changing location rapidly • the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system • a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression verb • move hurridly • move faster • move very fast • travel at an excessive or illegal velocity • cause to move faster | ||||||
| swiftness | nounn | |||||
noun • a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens | ||||||
| expediency | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being suited to the end in view | ||||||
| opportunism | nounn | |||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others | ||||||
| self-interest | nounn | |||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||
| self-seeking | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others adjective satellite • interested only in yourself | ||||||
