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deviser

/dɪˈvaɪzər/
de · vis · er
Plural:devisers
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Adjective:devisable
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• noun

1

A person who plans, invents, or contrives a system, method, or device through careful thought.

Example

"As the chief deviser of the new curriculum, she ensured that hands-on laboratory work remained a priority."

2

In law, a person who bequeaths real property to another through a will; a devisor.

Example

"The court examined the wording of the will to determine the true intent of the deviser regarding the family estate."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'deviser' (a person who plans or invents something) with the homophones 'divisor' (a number by which another number is divided) or 'devisor' (a person who leaves real property in a will).

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• Nearby Words

deviously
deviousness
devise
deviser
devoid
devolve
devon

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'devise' (from Old French 'deviser', meaning 'to divide, arrange, or contrive', ultimately from Latin 'dividere') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deviser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deviser
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