Expediency
Expediency noun - Suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances.
Preference and expediency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Expediency".
Nearby Words: expedient, expedience
Preference
Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
Expediency and preference are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expediency" instead a noun "Preference".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| simple | simple expediency | simple preference |
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