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contrivance vs gizmo

gizmo vs contrivance

contrivance and gizmo both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contrivance Yes No No No
gizmo Yes No No No
As nouns, contrivance and gizmo are synonyms defined as:
  • contrivance and gizmo: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Other synonyms of contrivance include appliance, contraption, convenience, gadget, gismo, widget.
contrivance (noun) gizmo (noun)
the act of devising something a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
any improvised arrangement for temporary use
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.
Difference between contrivance and gizmo

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