Definition of "machina" []

• A machine: used only as a Latin word. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "I miss BKV so much ... and ex machina is coming to a close."
• "Now, resorting to a deus ex machina is (rightly in my opinion) criticised as a sign of weak writing."
• "That is what separates a deus ex machina from a more acceptable, albeit fantastical ending – the extraordinary event or item is in-keeping with, and respects the reality created."