Contrivance meaning
The definition of contrivance is the thing that causes something to happen.
An example of contrivance is the ability of a tornado to destroy buildings.
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Something contrived, as a mechanical device or a clever plan.
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The act of contriving.
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The state of being contrived.
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The act, way, or power of contriving.
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Something contrived, as an invention, mechanical device, or ingenious plan.
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Origin of contrivance
contrive + -ance