contrived
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/kənˈtraɪvd/
(contrive)
artificially created
Etymology
Etymology Information
'contrive' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'controver,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'trover' meant 'to find.'
Historical Evolution
'controver' transformed into the Middle English word 'contreven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'contrive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to find a way together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create or bring about deliberately.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
The ending of the movie felt contrived.
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