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μηχᾰνή

[mɛː.kʰa.nɛ̌ː]

noun

LanguageAncient Greek

Meaning
  1. contrivance, machine, device, gear
  2. way, means
  3. contrivance
  4. A device or machine used to perform a task. It can also refer to a method or way of achieving something.
Examples

ἐκ μηχανῆς θεός.

A god from the machine.

Pronunciationmɛː.kʰa.nɛ̌ː

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteOften associated with clever inventions or theatrical stage devices.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.