Definition of machinate

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mach·i·nate

-n

, m

-) KEY

VERB:
mach·i·nat·ed, mach·i·nat·ing, mach·i·nates
VERB:
tr.

To devise (a plot).

VERB:
intr.

To engage in plotting.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin mchinr, mchint-, to design, contrive, from mchina, device ; see machine

OTHER FORMS:
machi·nator(Noun)

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