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| deus ex machina [ dáyss eks mákinə ] |
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1. unconvincing character who resolves plot: an improbable character or unconvincing event used to resolve a plot
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2. god who resolves plot: in ancient Greek and Roman theatre, a god introduced to resolve a complicated plot
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| [< modern Latin, 'god from the machinery' (used in Greek theatre to lower actors onto the stage)] |
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