Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ingenuity
noun
/ˌɪn.dʒɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Examples
- Her ingenuity in designing effective solutions earned her an award.
- The engineer used his ingenuity to create a new device that simplified the work process.
- Many inventions are the result of human ingenuity.
Meaning
Ingenuity refers to the ability to think creatively and solve problems in new ways.
Synonyms
- creativity
- inventiveness
- cleverness
- resourcefulness
- originality