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