Contrivance
Contrivance noun - An interesting and often novel device with a practical use.
Practicality and contrivance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Practicality" instead a noun "Contrivance".
Practicality
Practicality noun - Concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities.
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Synonyms for Practicality
Contrivance and practicality are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrivance" instead a noun "Practicality".
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| general | general contrivance | general practicality |
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Practicality and Contrivance. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrivance/practicality
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