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Contrivance
01
a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently
Παραδείγματα
She bought a contrivance that organizes cables neatly.
02
εφευρετικότητα, ευρηματικότητα
the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking
Παραδείγματα
The artist 's contrivance gave the sculpture its unique motion.
Η επινόηση του καλλιτέχνη έδωσε στο γλυπτό τη μοναδική του κίνηση.
03
an improvised or makeshift arrangement used temporarily
Παραδείγματα
Their contrivance kept the broken cart wheel from falling off.
04
an elaborate, deceitful, or cleverly planned scheme designed to mislead or evade
Παραδείγματα
The politician 's contrivance misled the public.
05
an artificial, unnatural, or obviously staged arrangement of details or elements
Παραδείγματα
The painting 's perspective was an obvious contrivance.
06
a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way
Παραδείγματα
Some plot contrivances can make a story feel predictable.
Λεξικό Δέντρο
contrivance
contrive
