Alternative and Contrivance

Alternative

Alternative noun - The power, right, or opportunity to choose.

Contrivance and alternative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contrivance" instead a noun "Alternative".

Contrivance

Contrivance noun - An interesting and often novel device with a practical use.

Alternative and contrivance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alternative" instead a noun "Contrivance".

How words are described

modern modern alternative modern contrivance
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