ARTIFICE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

Synonyms

Ruse, Artifice

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "artifice" comes from Latin artificium, which was borrowed from Middle French artifice.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.

➡️ Words that Start with AR

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Words that End with CE ⬅️

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