contrivance

contrivance

CEFR: C1-C2 /con-trivance/ [k.ah0.n.t.r.ay1.v.ah0.n.s]

A contrivance can also mean a gadget or device that can be used for some particular purpose. An example sentence would be

Example Sentences:
This modern contrivance [=devices] can cook food faster.

The word sometimes also implies a falseness or obviousness. In this case, a contrivance is an unfair or dishonest scheme or trick to gain an advantage for yourself.