Contriving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Contriving is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of contrive.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of contrive.
More Meanings
- The act of one who contrives.
Example Sentences
Do we really want all those strivings and contrivings—all those thoughts and assumptions someone has cleverly etched into the hardware and software we are using—to remain invisible?
Word Forms
- contrivings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include devise, invent, project, excogitate, formulate, cast.
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