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Ingenuity (Noun)

Meaning 1

The property of being ingenious; "a plot of great ingenuity"; "the cleverness of its design".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The company's success was due in part to the ingenuity of its researchers, who were able to create new products from existing materials.
  • Her novel was praised for its ingenuity, weaving together seemingly unrelated plot threads into a cohesive and surprising narrative.
  • The cleverness of the trap was a testament to the ingenuity of its builder, who had managed to create a device that was both simple and effective.
  • The inventor's ingenuity was evident in the design of the machine, which used a unique combination of gears and levers to accomplish its task.
  • The detective was impressed by the ingenuity of the thief, who had managed to leave no fingerprints or other evidence behind.

Synonyms

  • Cleverness
  • Ingeniousness

Hypernyms

  • High Quality

Meaning 2

The power of creative imagination.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The artist's ingenuity in combining disparate materials resulted in a truly unique sculpture that wowed the critics.
  • Her ingenuity in solving complex problems earned her a reputation as one of the top engineers in the field.
  • The inventor's ingenuity in designing a machine that could convert sunlight into energy was hailed as a breakthrough.
  • The chef's ingenuity in creating new flavor combinations and presentation styles made his restaurant a culinary sensation.
  • The architect's ingenuity in incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems into the building design earned it a prestigious award.

Synonyms

  • Cleverness
  • Ingeniousness
  • Inventiveness

Hypernyms

  • Creativeness
  • Creativity

Hyponyms

  • Resource
  • Resourcefulness

Related Words

  • Ingenious (adjective)
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