Contriver: meaning, definitions and examples

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contriver

 

[ kษ™nหˆtraษชvษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

someone inventing

A contriver is a person who invents, devises, or creates something that is often complex or convoluted. This term is frequently used in contexts where cleverness or ingenuity is required to come up with a solution or plan.

Synonyms

creator, deviser, inventor, originator, planner

Examples of usage

  • She is a skilled contriver of new marketing strategies.
  • The contriver of the intricate plan surprised everyone with its creativity.
  • As a contriver, he was always thinking outside the box in his projects.
  • The contriver managed to devise a solution to the problem quickly.
Context #2 | Noun

scheme maker

A contriver can also refer to someone who cunningly plans or schemes, often with a sense of stealth or trickery. This usage highlights the planning aspect of the term, focusing on the intelligence behind the schemes.

Synonyms

conspirator, craftsman, manipulator, plotter, schemer

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a contriver of elaborate schemes.
  • The contriver set up a trap for his adversaries.
  • As a contriver, she was always one step ahead of the competition.
  • The plot thickens as the contriver reveals his devious intentions.

Translations

Translations of the word "contriver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น engenheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‹เคœเคจเคพเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erfinder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perancang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะณะฐะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wynalazca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ƒๆกˆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inventeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inventor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mucit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๋ช…๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุชุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vynรกlezce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vynรกlezca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๆ˜Žๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izumitelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppfinningamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะปะฐะฟ ั‚ะฐะฑัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ixtiraรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inventor

Etymology

The word 'contriver' originates from the Latin word 'contribere', which means to bring together, and later evolved through Old French. The term developed in English in the late 14th century, emphasizing the act of devising or plotting. Over the centuries, 'contriver' has taken on various connotations, often reflecting clever ingenuity or a more scheming nature. In literature, it has been used to describe characters who devise intricate plans or create elaborate inventions. The versatility of the term allows it to be applied in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the intent of the action being described. Today, it retains the original essence of creativity and intellect, applicable in various fields ranging from innovation to strategy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,148, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.