aupayika mf(ī)n. (fr. upâya g. vinayâdi Pāṇ. 5-4, 34

• with shortening of the ā Kāś. on ib.), answering a purpose, leading to an object, fit, proper, right MBh. BhP. &c

• belonging to VarBṛS.

• obtained through a means or expedient L.

• (am), n. a means, expedient Kir. ii, 35