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brico·lage

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bricolagenoun

    construction of something by whatver material are available

Wiktionary

  1. bricolagenoun

    Construction using whatever was available at the time.

  2. bricolagenoun

    Something constructed using whatever was available at the time.

Wikipedia

  1. Bricolage

    In the arts, bricolage (French for "DIY" or "do-it-yourself projects") is the construction or creation of a work from a diverse range of things that happen to be available, or a work constructed using mixed media. The term bricolage has also been used in many other fields, including anthropology, philosophy, critical theory, education, computer software, and business.

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  1. bricolage

    Bricolage refers to the process of creating or constructing something new by using a diverse range of things that are readily available. Originally from the French word "bricoler," meaning "to tinker," bricolage often involves improvised or impromptu methods and re-purposing of materials not originally intended for the project at hand. It is often used in various fields like art, music, literature, and philosophy to denote a work derived from a variety of sources.

Wikidata

  1. Bricolage

    In the practical arts and the fine arts, bricolage is the construction or creation of a work from a diverse range of things that happen to be available, or a work created by such a process. The term is borrowed from the French word bricolage, which refers to amateur repair and DIY maintenance work. Someone who practices bricolage is called a bricoleur. The term has been used in many other fields, including intellectual pursuits, education, computer software, and business.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bricolage in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bricolage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of bricolage in a Sentence

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    There is a time for deeper things to open your mind and inspire, with the promise of new life. A bricolage of of seasons and reasons when the sun is warm and the wind is chill. Before the reckless bloom of pure spring,

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