Word: contrivance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
triv
ance
Definition: a means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective
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.