ARTIFICE

Meanings

• noun

  The use of deceit, trickery, or elaborately disguised and intricate contrivances to achieve a desired end.

  - "The magician's artifice concealed the true method of his magic tricks."
  - "The politician's artifice included false promises and manipulated data to win the election."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93691985"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ARTIFICE
device , nice , vice

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Variants

List of all variants of artifice that leads to same result
artifice , artifices

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Etymology

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From Old French artifice, from artifice 'skill, art, craft,' from Latin arte 'by art.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'artifice' was used in medieval literature to refer to the techniques used by poets and writers to create a sense of artistry and beauty in their works.

2. The term 'artifice' is also used in architecture to refer to the intricate decorative elements added to buildings to enhance their appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The act of causing someone to believe something false or misleading.

2. Illusion: A false or misleading perception of reality.

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Culture

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Artifice has been used extensively in literature and art to explore themes of deception, disguise, and illusion. In Shakespeare's plays, characters often employ artifice to manipulate others or hide their true intentions.

How to Memorize "artifice"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'artifice' as 'art' + 'ifice,' which can help you recall its meaning.

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