Word: contriving
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: con
tri
ving
Definition: Present participle of contrive; make or work out a plan for; devise
Morphemes:
Affix: contrive
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.