1. contrivance

noun. (kənˈtraɪvəns) A device or control that is very useful for a particular job.
Synonyms
gismo gadget gimbal gizmo gadgetry mod con widget injector device appliance contraption convenience
Antonyms
inaccessibility inconvenience inconvenient convenient inopportuneness
Etymology
contrivance (English)
-ance (English)
contrive (English)
contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
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2. contrivance

noun. (kənˈtraɪvəns) The faculty of contriving; inventive skill.
Synonyms
design innovation conception excogitation invention
Antonyms
finish misconception ending break disjoin
Etymology
contrivance (English)
-ance (English)
contrive (English)
contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. contrivance

noun. (kənˈtraɪvəns) An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade.
Synonyms
plant wangling scheme wangle dodge strategy pump-and-dump scheme stratagem
Etymology
contrivance (English)
-ance (English)
contrive (English)
contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. contrivance

noun. (kənˈtraɪvəns) Any improvised arrangement for temporary use.
Synonyms
arrangement temporary hookup lash-up patch
Antonyms
discomfort truth confront stand still uncreativeness
Etymology
contrivance (English)
-ance (English)
contrive (English)
contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. contrivance

noun. (kənˈtraɪvəns) The act of devising something.
Synonyms
devisal invention
Antonyms
unavailability unsuitableness unsuitability
Etymology
contrivance (English)
-ance (English)
contrive (English)
contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. contrivance

noun. (kənˈtraɪvəns) An artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc..
Synonyms
arrangement system organization organisation
Antonyms
merit system spoils system nonalignment inactivity
Etymology
contrivance (English)
-ance (English)
contrive (English)
contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
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