contrivance - Meaning in Tamil

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contrivance - Meaning in Tamil

contrivance Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of contrivance in English

contrivance noun

1. the act of devising something

   Synonyms

   devisal

2. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

   Synonyms

   appliance, contraption, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget

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3. any improvised arrangement for temporary use

   Synonyms

   lash-up

4. the faculty of contriving; inventive skill

   Example

   • "his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem"
5. an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.

   Example

   • "the plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable"
6. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

   Synonyms

   dodge, dodge, stratagem

   Example

   • "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"

Synonyms of contrivance

• devisal
• appliance, contraption, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget
• lash-up
• dodge, stratagem

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