Artifices

/ˈɑrtɪfɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of artifice; multiple clever tricks, stratagems, or deceptive devices.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'artifice' formed with '-es'. The word maintains its Latin roots while expressing multiplicity of tricks or schemes.

Kelly Says

Literature loves 'artifices'—from Shakespeare's disguises to modern con artist schemes, the concept of layered deceptions and clever tricks is central to storytelling because it mirrors human psychology.

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