deviceful

Meanings

• adjective

  Cunning or ingenious in the use of contrivances; resourceful.

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Variants

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despiteful , despitefully , despitefulness , despitefulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French desevable, from desevir to be able, from de- 'off' + sévir 'to serve'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deviceful' is often used in the field of technology to describe a device that is versatile or multifunctional.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Hermione Granger is often described as 'deviceful', due to her resourcefulness and cleverness.

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Related Concepts

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1. ingenious: Related concept: Synonym for 'deviceful', meaning clever or resourceful.

2. contrivance: Related concept: An intricate plan or scheme, often requiring cleverness or resourcefulness.

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Culture

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The term 'deviceful' has been used in various contexts, including literature and art, to describe characters or objects that are resourceful or ingenious. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth is described as 'deviceful' in her manipulation of her husband.

How to Memorize "deviceful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is resourceful and clever in finding solutions to problems.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deviceful' with the image of a problem-solving machine or gadget.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'deviceful' comes from the Old French word 'desevable', which means 'able to serve'.

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