How Do You Spell CONTRIVED?

Pronunciation: [kəntɹˈa͡ɪvd] (IPA)

The word "contrived" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /kənˈtraɪvd/. The "con" prefix is pronounced as /kən/ and the rest of the word is pronounced as /ˈtraɪvd/. The "t" and "r" sounds are pronounced separately, with a slight emphasis on the "r" sound. The "i" is pronounced as a long "i" sound, similar to the sound in "eye". The "e" at the end is pronounced as a schwa sound, making the final syllable unstressed. The overall pronunciation of "contrived" is con-TRYVD.

CONTRIVED Meaning and Definition

1. Contrived is an adjective that describes something that has been artificially created or devised, often in an elaborate or forced manner. It refers to things that appear to be planned or fabricated rather than naturally occurring. When something is contrived, it lacks authenticity, originality, or a sense of spontaneity.

   In the context of literature or storytelling, a contrived plot refers to a storyline that is overly calculated, artificial, or lacks believability. This may occur when the author manipulates events or characters to fit a predetermined outcome, sacrificing credibility and coherence in the process.

   The term contrived can also relate to human behavior or actions that are clearly forced or insincere. It suggests that an individual is behaving or expressing themselves in an artificial or awkward way, often with the intention of appearing more genuine or appealing.

   In everyday conversations, contrived conversations or interactions typically imply an artificial attempt to establish rapport or create a certain impression. These interactions may lack natural flow or spontaneity, giving a sense of being premeditated or staged.

   Overall, contrived refers to something that has been excessively planned or concocted, rather than occurring naturally or emerging from genuine circumstances. It carries a connotation of artifice, artificiality, and a lack of authenticity.

Top Common Misspellings for CONTRIVED *

• contived 71.4285714%
• contribed 28.5714285%

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Other Common Misspellings for CONTRIVED

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• Contimed

Etymology of CONTRIVED

The word "contrived" comes from the Old French term "controuver", which means "to find out, to think up". The Old French word is derived from the Latin word "contrivare", which has a similar meaning of "to plan, to devise". The Latin term combines the prefix "con-", meaning "together", with the verb "trivium", which refers to a crossroad or a public place. The idea behind the etymology is that one is intellectually "finding a way" or "devising a plan" in a figurative sense, just like how people would meet and exchange ideas at crossroads or public places.

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Conjugate verb Contrived

CONDITIONAL

I would contrive

we would contrive

you would contrive

he/she/it would contrive

they would contrive

FUTURE

I will contrive

we will contrive

you will contrive

he/she/it will contrive

they will contrive

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have contrived

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PAST

I contrived

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you contrived

he/she/it contrived

they contrived

PAST PERFECT

I had contrived

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PRESENT

I contrive

we contrive

you contrive

he/she/it contrives

they contrive

PRESENT PERFECT

I have contrived

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they have contrived

I am contriving

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I was contriving

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