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contrivance

/kənˈtraɪvəns/

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noun

plural -ances

usually disapproving

[count] :something that causes things to happen in a story in a way that does not seem natural or believable

The story is filled with plot contrivances that do not fit the ending.

[noncount] :the use of contrivances in a story

He told the story honestly and without contrivance.

[count] :a machine or piece of equipment made with skill and cleverness

modern contrivances [=devices] to cook food faster

a clever contrivance

a clever plan or trick [count]

a contrivance to get out of doing the work [noncount]

He convinced her to go without using contrivance.