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ingenuity

noun
/ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; creative problem-solving ability.
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; skill or cleverness in devising or combining.

Example Sentences

His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.

His ingenuity led to the development of a new technology.

His ingenuity led to a groundbreaking invention.

Synonyms

creativity, inventiveness, Creativity, Innovation, Resourcefulness, resourcefulness
Entry 1
creativity, inventiveness
Entry 2
Creativity, Innovation, Resourcefulness
Entry 3
creativity, inventiveness, resourcefulness

Antonyms

ineptitude, unimaginativeness, Incompetence, Ineptitude, Unimaginativeness, mediocrity
Entry 1
ineptitude, unimaginativeness
Entry 2
Incompetence, Ineptitude, Unimaginativeness
Entry 3
ineptitude, unimaginativeness, mediocrity

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