tending to promote some proposed or desired object; fit or suitable for the purpose; proper under the circumstances

It is expedient that you go.

conducive to advantage or interest, as opposed to right.

acting in accordance with expediency.

a means to an end

The ladder was a useful expedient for getting to the second floor.

a means devised or employed in an exigency; resource; shift

Use any expedients you think necessary to get over the obstacles in your way.

adjective

inappropriate , inexpedient , unbeneficial , unprofitable , unworthwhile

adjective

ad hoc , advantageous , advisable , beneficial , convenient , desirable , discreet , effective , feasible , fit , fitting , helpful , judicious , meet , opportune , politic , possible , practicable , practical , pragmatic , profitable , proper , prudent , seasonable , suitable , tactical , timely , useful , utilitarian , wise , appropriate , befitting , good , tailor-made , recommendable , well , astute , efficient , expediential , favorable , opportunistic , politically correct

noun

contrivance , device , gency , instrument , instrumentality , makeshift , maneuver , means , measure , medium , method , recourse , refuge , resort , scheme , shift , stopgap , stratagem , substitute , expediency , advantageous , advisable , appropriate , beneficial , expedience , fitness , opportune , pis aller , politic , possible , profitable , proper , resource , temporization , useful , wise , worthwhile