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- [mak-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌmæk əˈneɪ ʃən/
- /ˌmæʃ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/
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- [mak-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌmæk əˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of machinations word
- noun machinations an act or instance of machinating. 1
- noun machinations Usually, machinations. crafty schemes; plots; intrigues. 1
- noun machinations Plural form of machination. 1
- noun plural machinations You use machinations to describe secret and complicated plans, especially to gain power. 0
- noun machinations plural of machination. 0
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Origin of machinations
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English machinacion < Latin māchinātiōn- (stem of māchinātiō). See machinate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Machinations
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machinations popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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 machinations
noun machinations
- intrigues — Plural form of intrigue.
- plotting — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
- scheming — given to making plans, especially sly and underhand ones; crafty.
- conspiracy — Conspiracy is the secret planning by a group of people to do something illegal.
- collusion — Collusion is secret or illegal co-operation, especially between countries or organizations.
Antonyms for machinations
noun machinations
- honesties — Plural form of honestie.
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