Opayika mf( I )n. ( fr. upA ya , g. vinayA di , Pāṇ. v, 4, 34 ; with shortening of the A , Kāś. on ib. ), answering a purpose, leading to an object, fit, proper, right, MBh. ; BhP. &c.
Opayika a. ( kI f. ) [ upAya-Wak ] 1 Proper, fit, right. 2 Obtained by efforts. — kaH -kaM A means, an expedient, remedy; SivamOpayikaM garIyasIM Ki. 2. 35.