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contrivance in Bulgarian

contrivance in Bulgarian is приспособление, способ, средство — contrivance means a machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.

contrivance in Bulgarian

приспособление
noun
Pronounced: prisposoblenie
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
способ
noun
Pronounced: sposob
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
средство
noun
Pronounced: sredstvo
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
похват
noun
Pronounced: pohvat
Something overly artful or artificial.
хитрина
noun
Pronounced: hitrina
Something overly artful or artificial.

What does "contrivance" mean?

  1. noun A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
  2. noun A clever plan or scheme used to achieve a particular goal.
    "And along with each of these go their images, not the things themselves, — they too have come about by godlike contrivance."
  3. noun Something that seems too cleverly arranged to feel natural or genuine.
    "The retrospective emphasis on these two specific stories—even their mention here, in the previous paragraph—has become a contrivance."
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contrivance in a sentence

  • And along with each of these go their images, not the things themselves, — they too have come about by godlike contrivance.
  • The retrospective emphasis on these two specific stories—even their mention here, in the previous paragraph—has become a contrivance.
  • The Harry Hamlin character is a bit of a hypochondriac, a contrivance that exists for the sole purpose of bringing him into contact with the confused young doctor at the clinic.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contrivance" in Bulgarian?
"contrivance" in Bulgarian is приспособление, способ, средство. contrivance means: A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
How do you pronounce приспособление?
"contrivance" in Bulgarian is приспособление, pronounced "prisposoblenie".
Are there other ways to say "contrivance" in Bulgarian?
Yes — Bulgarian has 5 translations listed for "contrivance": приспособление, способ, средство, похват, хитрина.
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