Machination

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒmækɪˈneɪʃən/, /ËŒmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Latin machinatio, from machinari ("to contrive"); see machinate.

Full definition of machination

Noun

1. A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
2. The act of machinating or plotting.

Related terms

• machinal
• machinate