ingenuity
ihnd-zhuh-NOO-uh-tee
Ingenuity (noun) means Skill at inventing clever solutions to problems. Example: “The rescue took real ingenuity with so little equipment.”
noun
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Skill at inventing clever solutions to problems.
"The rescue took real ingenuity with so little equipment."
"Her ingenuity turned a small budget into a great party."
How to use ingenuity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being clever and resourceful, especially in solving problems.
Common pairings
human ingenuity
show great ingenuity
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- Plural
- ingenuities
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Etymology
From Latin ingenuitas, related to "ingenious."
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What does “ingenuity” mean?
The word “ingenuity” means skill at inventing clever solutions to problems. In plain terms, the quality of being clever and resourceful, especially in solving problems.
How do you pronounce “ingenuity”?
“Ingenuity” is pronounced ihnd-zhuh-NOO-uh-tee (/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “ingenuity” in a sentence?
Here is “ingenuity” used in a sentence: “The rescue took real ingenuity with so little equipment.”
What part of speech is “ingenuity”?
“Ingenuity” is a noun.
Where does the word “ingenuity” come from?
The word “ingenuity” comes from Latin. From Latin ingenuitas, related to "ingenious.".
Is “ingenuity” a common word?
“Ingenuity” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
