ingenuity

Meanings

• noun

  The ability to create new and original ideas, especially practical solutions for complex problems; inventiveness.

  - "His ingenuity led to the invention of the electric light bulb."
  - "She displayed great ingenuity in finding a way to transport the heavy object up the stairs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ingenuity
tenuity , paucity , minuety , machinity

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Variants

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ingenuities , ingenuity

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Etymology

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From Latin ingeniosus, meaning clever or inventive.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ingenuity' is often used interchangeably with 'creativity' and 'innovation'.

2. The term 'ingenuity factor' was popularized by the aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ingenuity factor: A measure of the ability of a design or system to overcome constraints and achieve desired performance, often used in engineering and technology.

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Culture

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In literature and art, ingenuity is often depicted as a valuable trait, especially in characters who overcome challenges through clever thinking or invention. For example, in the novel 'Gulliver's Travels', the inhabitants of the island of Lilliput display great ingenuity in devising complex machines and strategies to deal with the larger-than-life Gulliver.

How to Memorize "ingenuity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light bulb turning on in your mind, representing the new and original ideas that come from your ingenuity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ingenuity' with the image of a problem-solving team brainstorming session, where everyone is contributing creative ideas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Innovation Generates New Utility', where 'ingenuity' is the key word.

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