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изобрета́тельный — meaning in English

izobretatelnyy

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English meaning

  • clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  • ingenious adj Clever and inventive; showing a smart, original way of solving a problem.
  • inventive adj Good at coming up with new ideas or solutions; creative.
  • resourceful adj Good at finding quick, clever ways to solve problems with whatever is available.

Senses

изобрета́тельный is used for these senses in English:

  • clever (of objects or actions) Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.
  • ingenious (of a person) Displaying genius or brilliance; inventive.
  • inventive Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.
  • resourceful Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

clever — full definition

  1. adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  2. adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.

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