Contrivance vs Outfit - What's the difference?
contrivance | outfit | Related terms |
a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task
a means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective
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something overly artful or artificial
A set of clothing (with accessories).
gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.
(informal) A business or firm.
(sports) A sports team
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To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.
outfit
Contrivance is a related term of outfit.
As nouns the difference between contrivance and outfit
is that contrivance is a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task while outfit is a set of clothing (with accessories).As a verb outfit is
to provide with, usually for a specific purpose.contrivance
English
Noun
(en noun)- And along with each of these go their images, not the things themselves, — they too have come about by godlike contrivance .
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English
Noun
(en noun)- She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.
- Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?
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Synonyms
* kit * getup (1) * rig * turnoutVerb
(outfitt)- "The expedition was outfitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"