Contrivance Synonyms and Antonyms

kən-trīvəns
Something, as a machine, devised for a particular function
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. apparatus
  2. appliance
  3. contraption
  4. device
A plan, especially an ingenious plan
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. expedient
  2. stratagem
  3. artifice
  4. scheme
  5. lash-up
Antonyms:
  1. disorganization
Something invented
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. brainchild
  2. device
  3. devisal
  4. invention

Words Related to Contrivance

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Contrivance Sentence Examples

  • Gian Galeazzos duchy was a masterpiece of mechanical contrivance, the creation of a scheming intellect and lawless will.

  • He married a daughter of Tarquinius and succeeded to the throne by the contrivance of his mother-in-law, Tanaquil, who was skilled in divination and foresaw his greatness.

  • The " pan " is now only used by prospectors, while the " cradle " and " tom " are practically confined to the Chinese; the sluice is considered to be the best contrivance for washing gold gravels.

  • In spite of its high cost, the drum weir furnishes a valuable hydraulic contrivance for situations where it is very important to be able to close a weir of moderate height against a strong current and to regulate with ease and precision the discharge past a weir.

  • Any contrivance that serves to interrupt radiation, though it may not keep the temperature much above freezing, will be found sufficient.

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