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a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
the act of devising something
any improvised arrangement for temporary use
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.
a plot device or a literary technique that is used to resolve a difficult or complicated situation in an unexpected and somewhat unrealistic way
What is "contrivance"?
A contrivance is a literary device or plot element that is artificially created or engineered to advance the plot or resolve a conflict. It often refers to a plot twist, solution, or situation that feels overly convenient, forced, or unrealistic. For instance, if a character suddenly discovers a hidden letter that provides crucial information to solve a mystery, and this letter just happens to be in the exact place needed, it might be considered a contrivance. The term is generally used to describe plot devices that seem forced or implausible, rather than arising naturally from the story.
