crutch vs expedient
expedient vs crutchcrutch and expedient both are nouns.
crutch is not an adjective while expedient is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| crutch | Yes | No | No | No |
| expedient | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
expedient is a hypernym of
crutch; that is, expedient is a
word with a broader meaning than crutch:
- crutch: anything that serves as an expedient
- expedient: a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
| crutch (noun) | expedient (noun) |
|---|---|
| anything that serves as an expedient | a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one |
| a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking |
| crutch (adjective) | expedient (adjective) |
|---|---|
| serving to promote your interest | |
| appropriate to a purpose; practical |
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