CONTRIVANCE Synonyms
There are 17 synonyms of the word
contrivance.
(exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word contrivance. (close relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word contrivance. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONTRIVANCE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | stratagem | nounn | ||||
| 2 | artifice | nounn | ||||
| 3 | device | nounn | ||||
| 4 | maneuver | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | ploy | nounn | ||||
| 6 | scheme | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | trick | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | contraption | nounn | ||||
| 9 | appliance | nounn | ||||
| 10 | convenience | nounn | ||||
| 11 | devisal | nounn | ||||
| 12 | dodge | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 13 | gadget | nounn | ||||
| 14 | gismo | nounn | ||||
| 15 | gizmo | nounn | ||||
| 16 | lash-up | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 17 | widget | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For CONTRIVANCE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
contrivance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
arrangement
invention
design
device
scheme
system
application
conception
contraption
creation
excogitation
innovation
machine
machinery
mechanism
method
organisation
organization
plan
strategy
structure
