contrivance

Government is a related term of contrivance.

As nouns the difference between government and contrivance

is that government is the body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization while contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

Conception is a related term of contrivance.

As nouns the difference between conception and contrivance

is that conception is the act of conceiving while contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

As nouns the difference between fancy and contrivance

is that fancy is the imagination while contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

As an adjective fancy

is decorative.

As a verb fancy

is to appreciate without jealousy or greed.

Cabal is a related term of contrivance.

As nouns the difference between cabal and contrivance

is that cabal is a usually secret exclusive organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose while contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

As a verb cabal

is to engage in the activities of a.

Contrivance is a synonym of shift.

As nouns the difference between contrivance and shift

is that contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task while shift is (computing) a modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing shift and the other button simultaneously).

As nouns the difference between contrivance and project

is that contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task while project is a planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

As a verb project is

to extend beyond a surface.

Conceit is a related term of contrivance.

As nouns the difference between conceit and contrivance

is that conceit is (obsolete) something conceived in the mind; an idea, a thought while contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

As a verb conceit

is (obsolete) to form an idea; to think.

Contrivance is a related term of implements.

As nouns the difference between contrivance and implements

is that contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task while implements is .

As a verb implements is

(implement).

Creation is a related term of contrivance.

As nouns the difference between creation and contrivance

is that creation is creation while contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

Contrivance is a related term of thingumajig.

As nouns the difference between contrivance and thingumajig

is that contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task while thingumajig is .