Contraption (যন্ত্র, যন্ত্রাংশ, যন্ত্রপাতি) is a term that refers to a device or gadget, often one that is complex or unusual in design. It is commonly used to describe a mechanical device that is constructed in a makeshift or ingenious manner.
(Part of Speech: Noun, Pronunciation: /kənˈtræpʃən/)
Definition: A contraption is a device or machine that is often awkwardly or hastily assembled, typically designed to perform a specific function.
Synonyms:
- Gadget [গ্যাজেট] – gadget meaning in bengali
- Device [যন্ত্র] – device meaning in bengali
- Apparatus [যন্ত্রপাতি] – apparatus meaning in bengali
- Contrivance [যন্ত্রাংশ] – contrivance meaning in bengali
Antonyms:
- Disassembly [বিচ্ছিন্নকরণ] – The act of taking apart a device.
- Simple [সরল] – Not complicated or complex.
- Ordinary [সাধারণ] – Commonplace, not unusual.
Origin: The word “contraption” is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, possibly as a blend of “contrive” and “invention.”
Nearby Words:
- Contrive (Verb)
- Contrived (Adjective)
- Contrivance (Noun)
Contraption in Literature Quotes:
- “The contraption was a marvel of engineering.” – Unknown (যন্ত্রটি প্রকৌশলের একটি বিস্ময় ছিল।)
- “He built a contraption that could fly.” – J.K. Rowling (সে একটি যন্ত্র তৈরি করেছিল যা উড়তে পারত।)
Contraption Meaning in Different Languages:
- Bengali: যন্ত্র
- Hindi: यंत्र
- Nepali: यन्त्र
- Urdu: آلہ
- Tamil: கருவி
- Telugu: పరికరం
- Arabic: جهاز
- Chinese: 装置
- Japanese: 装置
- Russian: устройство
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