Machinate: meaning, definitions and examples
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machinate
[ ˈmækɪneɪt ]
plotting scheme
To machinate means to contrive or plot, often with a sinister or deceitful aim. It implies a level of scheming that might involve complex plans or manipulations.
Synonyms
collude, connive, conspire, plot, scheme
Examples of usage
- The villain machinated to take over the city.
- They machinated against their rivals to gain power.
- She was always machinating new ways to achieve her goals.
Translations
Translations of the word "machinate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maquinista
🇮🇳 योजना बनाना
🇩🇪 intrigieren
🇮🇩 merencanakan
🇺🇦 плутати
- схематизувати
- підготовлювати
🇵🇱 intrygować
🇯🇵 陰謀を巡らす
🇫🇷 manigancer
🇪🇸 maquinación
🇹🇷 düzenlemek
🇰🇷 음모하다
🇸🇦 يخطط
🇨🇿 intrikovat
🇸🇰 intrigovať
🇨🇳 策划
🇸🇮 načrtovati
🇮🇸 plana
🇰🇿 жоспарлау
🇬🇪 გეგმის შედგენა
🇦🇿 planlaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 maquinación
Etymology
The word 'machinate' is derived from the Latin term 'machinari', which means 'to invent, contrive, or devise'. Its roots can be traced back to 'machina', meaning 'machine' or 'device'. The term came to English in the 16th century and originally carried a neutral meaning of devising or plotting. Over time, however, it gained a more negative connotation, often associated with problematic or crafty plans, particularly those involving secretive or underhanded methods. The evolution of its usage reflects an increasing association with intrigue and conspiracy, highlighting the darker aspects of human creativity in planning and scheming.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,997, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.