Contrivance
Contrivance noun - The ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others.
Usage example: in that writer's hands, narrative contrivance can often deteriorate into pointless gimmickry
Inspiration and contrivance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inspiration" instead a noun "Contrivance".
Inspiration
Inspiration noun - Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity.
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Synonyms for Inspiration
Contrivance and inspiration are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrivance" instead a noun "Inspiration".
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| biggest | biggest contrivance | biggest inspiration |
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