contraption
0 antonyms and opposites of contraption, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
How to use contraption
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly a 19th-century US dialect word, perhaps blending contrive, trap, and construction.
Full origin of contraption →Frequently asked questions
What does “contraption” mean?
The word “contraption” means a machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable. In plain terms, a gadget or device that looks odd, homemade, or overly complicated.
How do you pronounce “contraption”?
“Contraption” is pronounced kuhn-TRAP-shuhn (/kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “contraption” in a sentence?
Here is “contraption” used in a sentence: “He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes.”
What is another word for “contraption”?
Words with a similar meaning to “contraption” include contrivance, device, gadget, fandango, mechanism and construction.
What part of speech is “contraption”?
“Contraption” is a noun.
Where does the word “contraption” come from?
The word “contraption” dates back to around 1800. Origin uncertain — possibly a 19th-century US dialect word, perhaps blending contrive, trap, and construction.