in expedient
ɪkˈspi adjective
not expedient; not suitable, judicious, or advisable.
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inexpedient (ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdɪənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| not suitable, advisable, or judicious | |
| inex'pedience | |
| —n | |
| inex'pediency | |
| —n | |
| inex'pediently | |
| —adv | |
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In expedient
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inexpedient
1608, from in- "not" + expedient (q.v.).
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