Contrivance and Structure

Contrivance

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

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

Structure

Structure noun - Something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity.
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Synonyms for Structure

Contrivance and structure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrivance" instead a noun "Structure".

How words are described

similar similar contrivance similar structure
typical typical contrivance typical structure
complete complete contrivance complete structure
small small contrivance small structure
Other adjectives: massive, dramatic, general.
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