Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Contrivance.
How to pronounce contrivance:
US
Contrivance - as a noun
A device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appliance15contraption15convenience18gadget9gismo8gizmo17widget11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The faculty of contriving; inventive skill
Example: "His skillful contrivance of answers to every problem"
An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
Example: "His testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dodge8stratagem12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scheme13strategy12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.
Example: "The plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable"
Any improvised arrangement for temporary use
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lash-upHypernyms (Closely Related)
arrangement14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He used a contrivance to trap the mouse in the kitchen."
"The author employed a narrative contrivance to resolve the plot twist."
"The contrivance allowed the magician to escape from the locked box."
"The machine was an intricate contrivance of gears and pulleys."
"His explanation seemed more like a contrivance to avoid blame."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRIVANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contrivance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRIVANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is CONTRIVANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contrivance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRIVANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is CONTRIVANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contrivance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRIVANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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