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   artifice

   /ˈɑːtɪfɪs/

   noun

   • 1. clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others: "an industry dominated by artifice" Similar trickerydeviousnessdeceitdeceptiondishonestycheatingduplicityguilecunningartfulnesswilinesscraftcraftinessevasionslynesschicaneryintriguesubterfugestrategybluffpretencefraudfraudulencesophistrysharp practiceinformal:monkey businessfunny businesshanky-pankyjiggery-pokeryevery trick in the bookdevicetrickstratagemploytacticruseschememovemanoeuvrecontrivancemachinationexpedientwiledodgeswindlehoaxfraudconfidence trickinformal:concon trickset-upgamescamstingflimflamwheezebuncogriftlurkrortschlenterinformal, dated:flankerarchaic:shiftfetchrig

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘workmanship’): from Old French, from Latin artificium, based on ars, art- ‘art’ + facere ‘make’.

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   The meaning of ARTIFICE is clever or artful skill : ingenuity. How to use artifice in a sentence. The Difference Between Art and Artifice Synonym Discussion of Artifice.

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   ARTIFICE meaning: 1. (the use of) a clever trick or something intended to deceive: 2. (the use of) a clever trick or…. Learn more.

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   Artifice definition: a clever trick or stratagem; a cunning, crafty device or expedient; wile.. See examples of ARTIFICE used in a sentence.

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   5 meanings: 1. a clever expedient; ingenious stratagem 2. crafty or subtle deception 3. skill; cleverness 4. a skilfully.... Click for more definitions.

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   Before taking on its current meaning, artifice meant a skilled piece of workmanship. A beautiful diamond bracelet might have been considered a piece of artifice, for example; now it would only be called artifice if the diamonds were fake.

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   Definition of artifice noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Cleverness or ingenuity in making or doing something; art or skill: "Literary artifice is the only means that a writer has at his disposal. How else can he convey his impression of life?" (Harry Levin). b. An artistic device or convention: artifices such as conceits and puns.

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    Something contrived or made up to achieve an end, especially by deceiving; a stratagem or ruse. American Heritage. A clever expedient. Webster's New World. Cleverness or ingenuity in making or doing something; art or skill. American Heritage. More Noun Definitions (7) Synonyms: connivery. schemery. dodgery. ficelle. supercherie. underplot. ruse.