contrivance
cont
ˈkənt
kēnt
ri
raɪ
rai
vance
vəns
vēns
British pronunciation
/kəntɹˈa‍ɪvəns/

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „contrivance” po angielsku

Contrivance
01

a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently

contrivance definition and meaning
example
Przykłady
The engineer demonstrated a new contrivance for lifting heavy loads.
02

pomysłowość, inwencja

the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking
example
Przykłady
The plan showed more contrivance than practicality.
Plan wykazywał więcej sztuczki niż praktyczności.
03

an improvised or makeshift arrangement used temporarily

example
Przykłady
The stage crew used a contrivance to support the backdrop.
04

an elaborate, deceitful, or cleverly planned scheme designed to mislead or evade

example
Przykłady
She devised a contrivance to gain access to the restricted area.
05

an artificial, unnatural, or obviously staged arrangement of details or elements

example
Przykłady
Her sudden change of heart was a narrative contrivance.
06

a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way

example
Przykłady
The magical object acted as a contrivance to end the quest.
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