Definition of contriving Contriving

con•triv•ing

We found 3 definitions of contriving from 3 different sources.

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What does contriving mean?

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  • contriving (Verb)
    Present participle of contrive.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • contriving (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Contrive

Part of speech

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  • contriving, verb, gerund of contrive (infinitive).

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