Ingenuity

/ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ə.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Her ingenuity in solving complex problems earned her a promotion.

A clever device or trick.

The engineer's ingenuity led to the creation of a more efficient engine.

Inventiveness or resourcefulness in devising ways to solve problems.

His ingenuity in navigating the difficult situation impressed everyone.

Late Middle English: from Latin ingenuitas, from ingenium 'inborn talent'.

thinking outside the box

Finding creative solutions to problems that are different from the usual methods.

crafty ingenuity

Skillful and clever use of resources to create something effective.

ingenious

Showing remarkable originality or cleverness.

inventive

Having the ability or power to create or devise.

resourceful

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

MacGyvering

He managed to fix the car with just a paperclip and duct tape; that's some serious MacGyvering!

Hack

Her hack to organize the kitchen was pure ingenuity.