sotterfugio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contrivance noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- deception noun An action or scheme designed to make someone believe something untrue.
- subterfuge noun A trick or deceptive scheme used to avoid something or achieve a hidden goal.
Senses
sotterfugio is used for these senses in English:
- contrivance A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
- deception An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
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.