contraption

Meanings

• noun

  An intricate device or machine, especially one that is unfamiliar or complex.

  - "The inventor showed off his latest contraption, a machine designed to make ice cream."
  - "The contraption in the science lab was too complex for the students to understand."

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Pronunciation

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2. /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

construction , contrivance , device , fandango , gadget , mechanism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contraption
apartment , harnessment , impartment

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Variants

List of all variants of contraption that leads to same result
contraption , contraptions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'contraputare', meaning 'to set opposite or counterpoise'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest contraption ever built was the Great Eastern, a British cargo ship that was 1,223 feet long and weighed over 22,000 tons.

2. The term 'contraption' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Invention: A new idea, device, or method. A contraption is often an invention that is complex or unfamiliar.

2. Machine: A complex device that converts energy into mechanical motion. A contraption is a type of machine that is often intricate and unfamiliar.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'contraption' has been used to describe various inventions and machines. In art, it has been used to describe intricate sculptures and installations. In music, it can refer to an unusual or complex arrangement of sounds.

How to Memorize "contraption"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the intricacy and complexity of a contraption. Imagine gears turning, cogs moving, and various parts working together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contraption' with the image of a complex machine or device.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Complex Machines Are Intricate Puzzles' to remember the definition of a contraption.

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