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GADGET Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word gadget. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word gadget. (close relations)
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contraption
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

appliance
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• durable goods for home or office use

device
nounn
noun

• an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

• something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

• any clever maneuver

• any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

• an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

equipment
nounn
noun

• an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

implement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

verb

• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

instrument
nounn
noun

• a device that requires skill for proper use

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person used by another to gain an end

• (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

• any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

verb

• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

• write an instrumental score for

• address a legal document to

machine
nounn
noun

• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

• an efficient person

• an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

• a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

• a group that controls the activities of a political party

• a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

verb

• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

• make by machinery

mechanism
nounn
noun

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

• the technical aspects of doing something

• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

tool
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an implement used in the practice of a vocation

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

• obscene terms for penis

verb

• drive

• ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it

• furnish with tools

• work with a tool

utensil
nounn
noun

• an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

contrivance
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• the faculty of contriving; inventive skill

• an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

• an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.

• any improvised arrangement for temporary use

• the act of devising something

gizmo
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

widget
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

convenience
nounn
noun

• the state of being suitable or opportune

• the quality of being useful and convenient

• a toilet that is available to the public

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

doohickey
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

gismo
nounn
noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

Best Hypernyms For GADGET

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gadget, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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device apparatus appliance contraption contrivance equipment implement instrument invention mechanism technology tool

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