noun
artifice
Artifice (noun) means a crafty but underhanded deception.
noun
1
A crafty but underhanded deception.
2
A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse.
3
A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.
4
A tactical move to gain advantage.
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Etymology
From Middle French artifice, from Latin artificium.
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What is the meaning of artifice?
"artifice" (noun) means a crafty but underhanded deception.
What are the different meanings of artifice?
"artifice" has 3 main meanings: 1. A crafty but underhanded deception; 2. A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse; 3. A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.