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contrivance

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/

The English word “contrivance” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
  2. A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
  3. Something overly artful or artificial.
  4. The making of cunning or deceitful plans

Etymology

From contrive + -ance.

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