Literary notes about devised (AI summary)
The term “devised” is used in literature to indicate a deliberate and often ingenious act of planning or creation. In narrative works, it frequently describes characters formulating intricate schemes or strategies, as seen when a cunning plan is set in motion ([1], [2]). In more practical or scientific contexts, the word emphasizes a methodically constructed system or approach, as reflected in texts discussing the formulation of tests or campaigns ([3], [4]). Moreover, in philosophical and poetic writings, “devised” conveys the sense of constructing ideas or artistic visions with foresight and meticulous care ([5], [6]). This versatility in usage highlights its capacity to evoke both creative ingenuity and calculated strategy across a broad spectrum of literary genres.
- Doltish lord, blind to the obstinate scheming of his wife, who, out of pretended hatred of her son, devised opportunity for change of wedlock!
— from The Danish History, Books I-IX by Grammaticus Saxo - So it was done as Merlin had devised, and they carried the king forth in an horse-litter with a great host towards his enemies.
— from Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Sir Thomas Malory - In 1905-11 Binet and Simon devised a series of tests for determining the mental age of French school children.
— from Introduction to the Science of Sociology by E. W. Burgess and Robert Ezra Park - This experiment was first devised by Mr. Leslie, and has since been modified in a variety of forms.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - We look for the commonplace manner of artificial utterance devised with foresight to make a fair show; and behold!
— from Kant's Critique of Judgement by Immanuel Kant - The Lord has devised this temptation as a test of my soul and I will grope my way out of darkness into the light of righteousness."
— from Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life by Sherwood Anderson
