Expedient
Expedient adjective - Suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances.
Required and expedient are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Required" instead an adjective "Expedient".
Nearby Words: expediency, expedience
Required
Required adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.
Expedient and required are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expedient" instead an adjective "Required".
Nearby Words: requirement, requiring
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