ingenuity Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/
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Ingenuity as a Noun
1
The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.
The pyramids demonstrate the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians.
2
An ingenuous action or thought.
3
Ingenuousness; honesty, straightforwardness
Ingenuity in a Sentence
The pyramids demonstrate the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians.
Poverty is the mother of ingenuity.
Ingenuity is one of the characteristics of a beaver.
Word Forms & Grammar
ingenuity (usually uncountable, plural ingenuities)
Words That Rhyme With Ingenuity
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Origin of Ingenuity
From Latin ingenuitās. Compare genius.
Ingenuity in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ |
| Meaning | The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness |
| Plural | ingenuities |