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- [ahr-tuh-fis]
- /ˈɑr tə fɪs/
- /ˈɑː.tɪ.fɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-tuh-fis]
- /ˈɑr tə fɪs/
Definitions of artifice word
- variable noun artifice Artifice is the clever use of tricks and devices. 3
- noun artifice a clever expedient; ingenious stratagem 3
- noun artifice crafty or subtle deception 3
- noun artifice skill; cleverness 3
- noun artifice a skilfully contrived device 3
- noun artifice craftsmanship 3
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Origin of artifice
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Anglo-French < Latin artificium craftsmanship, art, craftiness, equivalent to arti-, combining form of ars art1 + -fic-, combining form of facere to do1, make + -ium + -ium
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Parts of speech for Artifice
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artifice popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for artifice
noun artifice
- gimmick — an ingenious or novel device, scheme, or stratagem, especially one designed to attract attention or increase appeal.
- contrivance — If you describe something as a contrivance, you disapprove of it because it is unnecessary and artificial.
- dodge — to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question.
- maneuver — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
- play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
Antonyms for artifice
noun artifice
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- candor — Candor is the quality of speaking honestly and openly about things.
- frankness — plainness of speech; candor; openness.
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
- sincerity — freedom from deceit, hypocrisy, or duplicity; probity in intention or in communicating; earnestness.
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