English · Science & Technology
ingenuity
/ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ə.ti/
[/ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ə.ti/]
inventive cleverness
Advancednoun
Definition
Ingenuity is the quality of being clever, original, and inventive. Speakers celebrate human ingenuity in solving hard problems.
Example
Their ingenuity turned waste into a useful product.
Their ingenuity turned waste into a useful product.
Etymology
From Latin 'ingenuitas', later influenced by 'ingenious'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on invention, design, and creative problem-solving.