ingenuity
Translation
ingenuity, cleverness, inventiveness
Examples
It took a lot of ingenuity to solve the problem.
It took a lot of ingenuity to solve the problem.
She showed great ingenuity in her design.
She showed great ingenuity in her design.
Grammar Patterns
to show/require ingenuity the quality of being clever and original The project required considerable ingenuity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creativity, inventiveness, cleverness; Antonyms: dullness, unoriginality
Etymology
From Latin 'ingenuitas' (ingenuousness), later influenced by 'ingenious'. Derived from 'ingenium' (natural capacity).
Memory Tips
The noun form of 'ingenious'. It's the quality of being 'in genius'.