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ingenuity.

The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/
  1. The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.

    uncountable · usually
    The pyramids demonstrate the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians.
    Poverty is the mother of ingenuity.
  2. An ingenuous action or thought.

    uncountable · usually
  3. Ingenuousness; honesty, straightforwardness

    archaic · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From Latin ingenuitās. Compare genius.

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