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contrivance in Russian

contrivance in Russian is приспособле́ние, устро́йство, вы́думка — contrivance means a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

contrivance in Russian

приспособле́ние
noun
Pronounced: prisposobleniye
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
устро́йство
noun
Pronounced: ustroystvo
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
вы́думка
noun
Pronounced: vydumka
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
зате́я
noun
Pronounced: zateya
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
план
noun
Pronounced: plan
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
ухва́тка
noun
Pronounced: ukhvatka
Something overly artful or artificial.
ухищре́ние
noun
Pronounced: ukhishchreniye
Something overly artful or artificial.

What does "contrivance" mean?

  1. noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
  2. noun A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
  3. noun Something overly artful or artificial.
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What is "contrivance" in Russian?

"contrivance" in Russian is приспособле́ние, устро́йство, вы́думка. contrivance means: A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

How do you pronounce приспособле́ние?

"contrivance" in Russian is приспособле́ние, pronounced "prisposobleniye".

Are there other ways to say "contrivance" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "contrivance": приспособле́ние, устро́йство, вы́думка, зате́я, план, ухва́тка.

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