ingenuity
gb/ɪnd͡ʒənˈuəti/ us/ɪnd͡ʒənˈuəti/
C1
Englanti
~ 6600
leleményesség, találékonyság, ötletesség, ötletes, elmés, leleményes
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
1
Käyttömalli:
[someone] shows ingenuity in [doing something]
With a bit of ingenuity, they turned the small attic into a comfortable bedroom.
Egy kis leleményességgel a kis padlásteret kényelmes hálószobává alakították.
The team’s ingenuity saved the company millions of dollars.
A csapat leleményessége több millió dollárt takarított meg a vállalatnak.
Her ingenuity in the kitchen means she can make a good meal from almost nothing.
Human ingenuity has produced solutions to many environmental problems.
The rescue operation required great courage and ingenuity.
Oppijaesimerkit
They used their ingenuity to fix the car with simple tools.
Leleményességüknek köszönhetően egyszerű szerszámokkal is meg tudták javítani az autót.
The teacher praised the student’s ingenuity in solving the math problem.
A tanár megdicsérte a diákot a matematikafeladat megoldásában mutatott leleményességéért.
With some ingenuity, we can finish this job today.
His ingenuity helped the small business grow.
The company depends on the ingenuity of its workers.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse "ingenuity" with "ingenious" and "ingenuous". "Ingenuity" is a noun meaning cleverness in solving problems. "Ingenious" is an adjective meaning clever or inventive. "Ingenuous" is a different adjective meaning open and honest, and is not related to problem-solving.
Merkitys
clever and original problem-solving ability
Kollokaatiot
human ingenuity
|show ingenuity
|through sheer ingenuity
|remarkable ingenuity
|technical ingenuity
|Yankee ingenuity
Synonyymit
inventiveness (Stresses coming up with new ideas, not always focused on practical problem-solving.)
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resourcefulness (Highlights using what is available in a smart way, often in difficult situations.)
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creativity (Broader and more general; can refer to art and ideas, not only solving concrete problems.)
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cleverness (Can sound more casual and sometimes slightly negative, as if someone is too smart or tricky.)
Antonyymit
incompetence (Lack of the skill or ability needed to solve problems well.)
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stupidity (A strong, informal word for not being able to think or understand well, the opposite of mental cleverness.)
Teemat
work
|innovation
|creativity
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
The skill of finding new and clever ways to solve a problem or make something work.
The ability to think of clever, original, and practical ways to solve problems or deal with difficult situations.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
2
Käyttömalli:
the ingenuity of [something]
The ingenuity of the device lies in its simple but effective locking mechanism.
A szerkezet ötletessége az egyszerű, mégis hatékony reteszelő mechanizmusában rejlik.
Architects admired the bridge for its structural ingenuity.
Az építészek a híd szerkezeti leleményességét csodálták.
The app’s success is due largely to the ingenuity of its user interface.
Critics praised the film’s narrative ingenuity and playful structure.
We were impressed by the ingenuity of the packaging, which used no plastic at all.
Oppijaesimerkit
The ingenuity of the machine makes it easy to use.
A gép ötletes kialakítása miatt könnyű használni.
Everyone talked about the ingenuity of the new phone design.
Mindenki az új telefon ötletes kialakításáról beszélt.
The ingenuity of this system saves both time and money.
I like the ingenuity of the small house; every space has a use.
The ingenuity of the packaging keeps the food fresh for longer.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may use "ingenuity" directly before a noun (e.g. *"an ingenuity machine"*). In this sense, it is more natural to say "the ingenuity of the machine" or "a machine of great ingenuity." Use the adjective "ingenious" when you want to modify a noun directly ("an ingenious machine").
Merkitys
quality of being cleverly designed
Kollokaatiot
the ingenuity of the design
|engineering ingenuity
|mechanical ingenuity
|architectural ingenuity
|software ingenuity
|marketing ingenuity
Synonyymit
ingenuous design (Less common and more technical; focuses specifically on the design itself rather than the broader quality of cleverness.)
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clever design (More informal phrase that directly describes a design as smart or well thought out.)
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originality (Stresses newness and uniqueness, not always the practical problem-solving aspect.)
Antonyymit
crudeness (Describes something made in a simple, rough way without fine or clever design.)
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inelegance (Focuses on lack of grace or smart simplicity in the design or solution.)
Teemat
technology
|design
|innovation
|science
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A special quality of a plan, machine, or system that shows it was made in a very clever and new way.
The quality that something such as a plan, device, or system has when it is cleverly and originally designed or built.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
ingenuity
IPA
GB/ɪnd͡ʒənˈuəti/
US/ɪnd͡ʒənˈuəti/
Tavut ja painotus
in - genu - ity (3 tavua)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ity)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: ingenuity
- Plural: ingenuity
Sanaperhe
Core family
ingenious
adjective B2
ingeniously
adverb
Advanced or less common
ingeniousness
noun
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