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Devisal

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

An act of devising..

Example Sentences

19th century, Francis Thompson, To a Snow-flake What heart could have thought you?— Past our devisal (O filigree petal!)
Each word may be not unfitly compared to an invention; it has its own place, mode, and circumstances of devisal, its preparation in the previous habits of speech […]

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What does devisal mean?

Devisal means An act of devising..

What is a synonym for devisal?

Common synonyms include contrivance.

What is the opposite of devisal?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use devisal in a sentence?

19th century, Francis Thompson, To a Snow-flake What heart could have thought you?— Past our devisal (O filigree petal!)

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