machination

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin machinatio, from machinari (to contrive); see machinate.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/, /ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun [edit]

machination (plural machinations)

  1. A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
  2. The act of machinating or plotting.

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Noun [edit]

machination f (plural machinations)

  1. Undercover or underhanded plot; machination.