ingenuity
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6.1
- noun
- /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnuː.ɪ.ti/
:
ingenio
- Through his resourcefulness and ingenuity, the inventor developed a machine that simplifies complex tasks.
- exercise ingenuity
- ingenuity in solving problems
- human ingenuity
I think it's all human ingenuity with maybe.
- I think it's all human ingenuity with maybe.
- I think human resilience and ingenuity is strong enough that it will triumph.
- Boomstust extrapolate this past success and argue that human ingenuity will always save the day.
- Where science meets engineering is where brilliant, simple ingenuity emerges.
- The key is the leap, that leap of ingenuity.
- The only way out for us is through like basically human ingenuity.
- I'd like to propose we use the Einstein as a unit of ingenuity.
- All right, but they, they're also the product of human ingenuity.
- This was a this was a great kind of national self congratulation about ingenuity and, and not without reason.
Examples
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Now, this pipeline is a feat of human ingenuity.
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They've saved millions upon millions of lives and it's testament to human ingenuity that vaccines exist.
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Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their ingenuity, right.
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And l believe in American ingenuity and hard work.
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A lot of scientific ingenuity and hard work went into this.
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We cannot claim credit for human ingenuity.
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The 21st century will require greater individual effort and ingenuity for success in all aspects of life.
Academic text (1993) -
While water is a scarce resource in the Middle East, human ingenuity is not.
Academic text (1995) -
One cannot help but be moved by the bravery, ingenuity, and sacrifice on display here.
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You've shown great ingenuity and courage.
Synonyms
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3.4
The ability to use imagination to make new ideas or things
30
4.5
A quality of being new and different in ideas and not copied from others
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2.8
Quick thinking that finds smart new ideas and solutions
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6.7
Very great skill in a particular activity, like making games or cooking
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3.7
Thinking in new ways to make things or solve problems
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4.9
The ability to think of new ideas and ways to do things
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4.0
The ability to think quickly and act cleverly
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3.3
Ability to think of new ideas and make new things
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6.7
Thinking of new ideas and using new ways to do things
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7.5
Ability to do things quickly and well
Being very clever at finding new ways to solve problems and make things
Ability to think of new and creative ideas
Being clever and skillful at making or finding new solutions
Practical cleverness for solving everyday problems
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Etymology
The word ingenuity comes from the Latin ingenium, which meant 'inborn talent' or 'natural ability'. Think of the common word ingenious meaning clever or original, so ingenuity is the quality of being clever and inventive when solving problems.