machinations — cunning schemes or plots, especially for evil purposes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: cunning schemes or plots, especially for evil purposes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃənz/
Korean meaning: 교묘한 계략, 음모 (특히 악한 목적의)
Korean pronunciation: 매키**네이**션즈
Example Sentences
- The office manager's machinations to get promoted included spreading rumors about his colleagues.
- Despite all his machinations, the student still couldn't avoid doing his homework.
- The novel revealed the complex machinations of the royal court in medieval times.
machinations
NOUN//ˌmækɪˈneɪʃənz//
cunning schemes or plots, especially for evil purposes

a hooded villain leans over an ornate table pointing at detailed maps and battle plans spread across the surface. His finger traces routes while his eyes gleam with malicious intent. Two cloaked accomplices huddle close, nodding as they study the elaborate plot to overthrow the kingdom. The conspirators exchange knowing glances and evil grins as they finalize their devious strategy. Guards outside the chamber remain unaware of the treacherous planning happening just beyond the heavy wooden door. Scrolls and documents scattered around reveal the complexity of their evil preparation. cunning schemes and plots being crafted for evil purposes
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Origin
From Latin machina meaning 'machine' or 'device.' The word evolved from the idea of mechanical devices used in Greek theater (like 'deus ex machina' - god from the machine) to mean artificial schemes or plots.
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“The office manager's machinations to get promoted included spreading rumors about his colleagues.”
“Despite all his machinations, the student still couldn't avoid doing his homework.”
“The novel revealed the complex machinations of the royal court in medieval times.”
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