спо́соб — meaning in English
sposob
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English meaning
- contrivance noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- manner noun The way something is done or happens.
- means noun A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
- mode noun A particular way or method of doing something.
- recipe noun A set of instructions for cooking a dish, listing ingredients and the steps to combine and prepare them.
Senses
спо́соб is used for these senses in English:
- contrivance A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- expedient A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
- manner Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything.
- means An instrument or condition to achieve a result. [late 14th c.]
- mode A particular means of accomplishing something.
- recipe (by extension) A plan or procedure to obtain a given end result; a prescription. [from 17th c.]
contrivance — full definition
- noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- noun A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- noun Something overly artful or artificial.
expedient — full definition
- adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.