Ingenuity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ingenuity is a noun meaning The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.
Meaning
The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.
More Meanings
- An ingenuous action or thought.
- (now rare) Ingenuousness; honesty, straightforwardness
Example Sentences
Poverty is the mother of ingenuity.
Ingenuity is one of the characteristics of a beaver.
The pyramids demonstrate the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians.
And therefore I apply my selfe to ingenuitie, and ever to speake truth and what I think[…].
Word Forms
- ingenuities
Synonyms for ingenuity
Depending on context, synonyms include cleverness, inventiveness, ingeniousness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inventiveness, ingeniousness, cleverness, creativeness, creativity, resourcefulness.
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