Definition of Artifice
Artifice
ar·ti·fice
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a method, device, or trick of achieving some goal, usually deceiving or tricking others, involving cunning, skill, and cleverness;
e.g. They developed an artifice that allowed them to conduct their illegal business without being caught.
(noun)
skill, inventiveness, and cleverness;
e.g. She was able to find a solution with artifice and patience.
(noun)
behavior that is meant to be false, deceptive, or insincere;
e.g. They believed that his charming manner was an artifice to hide his real motives.
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