Word: contrivances
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
tri
van
ces
Definition: Plural of contrivance; an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
Morphemes:
Affix: contrive
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise
Affix: -ance
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to a verb to form a noun indicating a process or action.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).