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1. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] a device or control that is very useful for a particular job.
Etymology
- contrivance (English)
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] the faculty of contriving; inventive skill.
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Etymology
- contrivance (English)
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] any improvised arrangement for temporary use.
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Etymology
- contrivance (English)
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] the act of devising something.
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Etymology
- contrivance (English)
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc..
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- contrivance (English)
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))