Machination: meaning, definitions and examples

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machination

 

[ หŒmรฆสƒษชหˆneษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

secret plotting

Machination refers to a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end. These plots are often complicated and involve deceit or manipulation, making the term particularly applicable to intrigues within political or social contexts.

Synonyms

conspiracy, intrigue, manipulation, plot, scheme

Examples of usage

  • The villain's machinations led to chaos in the kingdom.
  • Amidst the machinations of the rival faction, trust became a rare commodity.
  • Her machinations to undermine the competition were eventually discovered.

Translations

Translations of the word "machination" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maquinaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‹เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Machination

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rencana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัˆะธะฝะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ machinacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฐ่ฌ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท machination

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maquinaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bir plan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ๋ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒูŠุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ machinace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ machinรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด่ฐ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mahinacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรฉlmenni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัˆะธะฝะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mexanizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maquinaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'machination' comes from the French 'machination', originating from Latin 'machinationem', which means 'the act of contriving or devising'. The Latin root is 'machinari', meaning 'to devise or contrive'. This term has been in use since the late 15th century and has historically been associated with cunning plans and plots, frequently linked to deceitful or treacherous actions. Over the centuries, 'machination' has been employed in various literary and political discourses to describe the underhanded tactics employed by individuals or groups seeking power or influence. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting a level of scheming that is often hidden from plain view, highlighting the darker aspects of human interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,274, 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.