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deus ex machina
[dey-uhs eks mah-kuh-nuh, dee-uhs eks mak-uh-nuh] 
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deus ex machina
[dey-uhs eks mah-kuh-nuh, dee-uhs eks mak-uh-nuh]
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | unconvincing character who resolves plot |
| Synonyms: | contrivance, device, divine intervention, gimmick, god in the machine, happy coincidence |
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