Expediency
Expediency noun - Suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances.
Usage example: the expediency of such a plan is questionable
Wisdom and expediency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wisdom" instead a noun "Expediency".
Nearby Words: expedient, expedience
Wisdom
Wisdom noun - Suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances.
Usage example: wondered about the wisdom of hiring such an inexperienced girl to care for the children
Expediency and wisdom are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expediency" instead a noun "Wisdom".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| simple | simple expediency | simple wisdom |
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