ingenuity
noun
in·ge·nu·i·ty
ˌin-jə-ˈnü-ə-tē 
-ˈnyü-
plural ingenuities
1
a
: skill or cleverness in devising or combining : inventiveness
b
: cleverness or aptness of design or contrivance
2
: an ingenious device or contrivance
3
obsolete
: candor, ingenuousness
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Examples of ingenuity in a Sentence
She showed amazing ingenuity in finding ways to cut costs.
It will take considerable ingenuity to fix these problems.
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This family is rising in the ranks due to the ingenuity and business savvy of Will–but also due to Alice’s ability to keep him focused.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 May 2024
Building a stunning accessory dwelling unit out of a two-car garage takes ingenuity, time and money.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 May 2024
Building a stunning accessory dwelling unit out of a two-car garage takes ingenuity, time and money.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for ingenuity
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“Ingenuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingenuity. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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