contriver

Meanings

• noun

  A person who creates or invents things, especially on a large scale.

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Variants

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contrive , contrived , contriver , contrivers , contrives , contriving

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'contrive' meaning to devise, plan, or bring about.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contriver' was used in the title of a 19th-century novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton.

2. The word 'contriver' is also used in the context of chess to describe a player who plans and schemes to outmaneuver their opponent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inventor: A person who creates new things, especially through the application of science or new ideas.

2. Architect: A person who designs and builds structures, especially large public or commercial buildings.

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Culture

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The term 'contriver' has been used in various literary works to describe inventors, architects, and masterminds behind complex plans. In art, the concept of a contriver can be seen in the works of Leonardo da Vinci, who was known for his inventions and designs.

How to Memorize "contriver"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person creating something new and intricate, such as a machine or a building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contriver' with the image of a mad scientist or an inventor working in a laboratory.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'contriver' as someone who 'constructs' or 'invents'.

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