Definition of deus ex machina Deus ex machina
de•us ex mach•i•na
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What does deus ex machina mean?
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| deus ex machina - any active agent who appears unexpectedly to solve an insoluble difficulty |
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- deus ex machina (Noun)
Any resolution to a story that does not pay due regard to the story's internal logic and that is so unlikely that it challenges suspension of disbelief, and presumably allows the author, director, or developer to end the story in the way that he or she desired. - deus ex machina (Noun)
A contrived solution to a problem, relying on an agent external to the situation.
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deus ex machina
A plot device whereby a seemingly inextricable problem is suddenly and unexpectedly solved with the introduction of some new character, ability, or object.
