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Ingenuity
Definition
Ingenuity means the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
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Common collocations
- remarkable ingenuity
- creative ingenuity
- technical ingenuity
- sheer ingenuity
- demonstrate ingenuity
- lack ingenuity
- spark of ingenuity
- human ingenuity
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Usage note
Ingenuity refers to the quality of being clever, original, and inventive. It is often used to describe problem-solving skills or creative solutions.
Example sentences
- Her ingenuity in building a fort out of blankets and chairs was impressive.
- His ingenuity in solving the puzzle was praised by his teacher.
- The inventor showed great ingenuity in designing a machine that could make shoes faster.
- Mary's ingenuity in coming up with a new recipe for cookies was admired by her friends.
- The artist's ingenuity in using recycled materials to create a sculpture was lauded by the critics.
Quotes
Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles.
Ingenuity is the mother of invention.
To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.
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