ingenious
Translation
clever, original, inventive
Examples
She had an ingenious plan to solve the problem.
She had a clever plan to solve the problem.
He is an ingenious inventor.
He is an original inventor.
Grammar Patterns
an ingenious ((noun)) an ingenious plan
Similar Words
Synonyms: clever, inventive, creative; Antonyms: unimaginative, unoriginal
Etymology
From Latin 'ingenium' meaning 'natural capacity, talent'. It comes from 'in-' (in) + 'gignere' (to produce).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'genius' who is 'in'side the problem, finding a clever solution.