Definition
contrivers
noun
- plural of contriver; people who devise, plan, or create something, especially through skill or ingenuity
- plural of contriver; people who scheme or plot, especially in a cunning or underhanded way
Usage: often implies deception or manipulation
Examples
- The contrivers of the new software system worked for months to perfect every detail.
- The contrivers of the plan met in secret to discuss their strategy.
- These contrivers managed to design an efficient solution to the problem.
- The contrivers behind the scheme were eventually caught by authorities.
- Many contrivers throughout history have shaped technological progress.
- The contrivers of the experiment carefully controlled all variables.