Contrivance

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Derived terms

English

Etymology

See etymology of "to contrive".

Noun

contrivance

1. a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task
2. a means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective

Translations

• German: Vorrichtung f (1)

Derived terms

• to contrive