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expedient

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "expedient" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
4syllables

expedient

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

expedient is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, expedient is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofexpedient

1noun
  • A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
1adjective
  • Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

    Example: "Most people, faced with a decision, will choose the most expedient option."

  • Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
  • Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
  • Expeditious, quick, rapid.
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