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1. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] a device or control that is very useful for a particular job.
Synonyms
- gimbal
- device
- appliance
- gadgetry
- injector
- contraption
- gizmo
- convenience
- mod con
- gismo
- widget
Antonyms
- inaccessibility
- unavailability
- unsuitability
- inconvenient
Etymology
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Contrivance
- connivance
Sentences with contrivance
1. Noun, singular or mass
The rose tree or rose standard is an eye-catching horticultural contrivance.
2. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] the faculty of contriving; inventive skill.
Synonyms
- conception
- invention
- innovation
- excogitation
Antonyms
- ending
- finish
- break
- disjoin
Etymology
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade.
Synonyms
- wangling
- scheme
- pump-and-dump scheme
- strategy
- wangle
- dodge
- plant
Etymology
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] any improvised arrangement for temporary use.
Synonyms
- arrangement
- lash-up
- temporary hookup
Antonyms
- truth
- confront
- stand still
- uncreativeness
Etymology
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. contrivance
noun. ['kənˈtraɪvəns'] the act of devising something.
Synonyms
- devisal
Antonyms
- convenient
- inconvenience
Etymology
- -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
- organisation
- system
- organization
Antonyms
- inactivity
- spoils system
- merit system
Etymology
- -ance (English)
- contrive (English)
- contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))