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contrivance vs patch

patch vs contrivance

contrivance and patch both are nouns.

contrivance is not a verb while patch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contrivance Yes No No No
patch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, patch is a hyponym of contrivance; that is, patch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contrivance:
  • contrivance: any improvised arrangement for temporary use
  • patch: a connection intended to be used for a limited time
Other hyponyms of contrivance include temporary hookup.
contrivance (noun) patch (noun)
the act of devising something a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
any improvised arrangement for temporary use a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade a connection intended to be used for a limited time
the faculty of contriving; inventive skill a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc. a small contrasting part of something
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
contrivance (verb) patch (verb)
mend by putting a patch on
repair by adding pieces
to join or unite the pieces of
provide with a patch; also used metaphorically
Difference between contrivance and patch

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