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Ingenuity
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Simple meaning
What does Ingenuity mean?
Ingenuity means clever creativity used to solve problems.
Dictionary definition
the ability to solve problems in clever, creative, and practical ways.
Example sentences
Ingenuity in a sentence
easy
Her ingenuity helped the group finish the project with few supplies.
medium
The story showed ingenuity when the character fixed the problem in a new way.
hard
Scientists often use ingenuity to test ideas and improve designs.
Synonyms
Words like Ingenuity
creativityThe ability to make new ideas.
clevernessSkillful and smart thinking.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dullnessA lack of cleverness or energy.
copyingUsing another idea without originality.
Word family
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Practice 1
What does ingenuity mean?
Ingenuity means clever creativity used to solve problems.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to ingenuity?
Creativity is close to the meaning of ingenuity in many contexts.
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