Devisings

/dɪˈvaɪzɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural noun referring to multiple acts of planning, inventing, or arranging things.

Etymology

From devising (present participle of devise) plus the nominalization suffix -s, making it a countable noun.

Kelly Says

This word captures the idea of multiple separate acts of invention—like 'the devisings of Renaissance engineers' emphasizes each specific clever plan as its own achievement.

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