inexpedience

noun

in·​ex·​pe·​di·​ence ˌi-nik-ˈspē-dē-ən(t)s How to pronounce inexpedience (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inexpedience was in 1608

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“Inexpedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexpedience. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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