expediential

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to or based on expedience: "expediential" describes something that is concerned with what is advantageous or practical rather than what is morally right or principled. It often implies a focus on immediate benefit or convenience.
Usage Examples
  • (The decision was made based on what was immediately advantageous, not on principle.)
  • (The approach prioritized quick benefits over careful planning.)
Advanced Usage

  • "expediential reasoning": logical thinking that prioritizes practical outcomes over ethical considerations.

    • The company's expediential reasoning led them to ignore safety regulations for higher profits. (They reasoned based on what was convenient, not what was right.)

  • "expediential measure": an action taken for immediate practical benefit.

    • The government's expediential measure of lowering taxes was meant to boost the economy quickly. (The measure was chosen for its short-term advantage.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Expedient (adj/n): suitable for achieving a particular end; a means to an end.

    • It was expedient to leave early to avoid traffic. (It was practical or advantageous.)

  • Expedience (n): the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper.

    • He acted with expedience, not with honesty. (He prioritized convenience over truth.)
Synonyms
  • Pragmatic: dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
  • Opportunistic: taking advantage of circumstances, often unethically.
  • Utilitarian: designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
Related Idioms

  • "Cut corners": to do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often sacrificing quality.

    • The builder cut corners by using cheap materials, an expediential choice that led to structural issues. (The choice was made for immediate convenience.)

  • "End justifies the means": the belief that any action, even if wrong, can be considered acceptable if it achieves a good result.

    • His expediential philosophy was that the end justifies the means, so he lied to get the contract. (He prioritized the outcome over morality.)