ஆங்கிலம்

ingenious

gb/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs/ us/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 5200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective B2 property
1

clever and original (of things/ideas)

very clever and new in design or idea, especially for solving a problem well

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an ingenious [plan/idea/solution/device/method]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners often confuse "ingenious" with "ingenuous". "Ingenious" means clever and original, while "ingenuous" means innocent or very open and honest. Another common error is thinking "ingenious" means the same as "genius"; instead, it describes something that shows cleverness, not a person’s overall high intelligence.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
clever (more general and common; does not always suggest originality or invention.) | inventive (emphasizes the ability to create new things; often close in meaning to "ingenious".) | ingenious (used as a self-reference in playful contexts; normally avoid as synonym placeholder.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
clumsy (suggests something is badly made or awkward instead of cleverly designed.) | crude (means simple and roughly made, lacking the fine, clever detail of something ingenious.) | unimaginative (suggests a lack of creativity or originality in ideas or design.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
ingenious solution |ingenious device |ingenious system |ingenious method |ingenious design |ingenious idea
கருப்பொருள்கள்
thinking |technology |work |creativity |science |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The engineers came up with an ingenious solution to reduce energy use in the building.
  • It was an ingenious device that folded down to fit in your pocket.
  • Her novel uses an ingenious structure that keeps the reader guessing until the end.
  • The team developed an ingenious method for recycling plastic waste.
  • The lock has an ingenious design that makes it almost impossible to pick.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • This is an ingenious idea for saving time at work.
  • He built an ingenious machine to water his plants automatically.
  • They found an ingenious way to move the heavy box up the stairs.
  • The company sells an ingenious tool for opening jars easily.
  • The movie has an ingenious plot with many surprises.
adjective B2 property
2

clever and inventive (of people)

able to think of new and very clever ideas or ways to solve problems

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an ingenious [person/mind/inventor/child]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use "ingenious" directly as a noun (e.g. *"He is an ingenious"*). This is incorrect; you must say "He is an ingenious person" or use another noun after it. There is also confusion between "ingenious" and "genius": "ingenious" describes how clever someone is in a situation, while "a genius" is a person with very high, broad intelligence.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
resourceful (focuses on finding practical solutions with what is available, not always very original.) | brilliant (stronger praise; suggests very high intelligence, not only clever problem-solving.) | inventive (very close in meaning; highlights talent for creating new things or ideas.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
slow-witted (describes someone who understands or thinks of solutions much less quickly or cleverly.) | unimaginative (suggests a person rarely has new or creative ideas.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
ingenious inventor |ingenious mind |ingenious engineer |an ingenious child |an ingenious student
கருப்பொருள்கள்
people |thinking |creativity |core_vocabulary |education
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She is an ingenious engineer who can fix almost anything with a few simple tools.
  • Their most ingenious programmer wrote the entire app in just two weeks.
  • Only an ingenious scientist could have designed such an elegant experiment.
  • The teacher praised him as an ingenious student who always found unexpected answers.
  • Even as a child, he was ingenious at building toys from scraps.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My brother is very ingenious and can repair many things at home.
  • The company hired an ingenious designer to work on the new product.
  • Her grandfather was an ingenious inventor with many ideas.
  • The team needs one more ingenious person to help solve this problem.
  • She is ingenious at finding cheap ways to travel.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
ingenious
IPA
GB/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs/
US/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
in - geni - ous (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (geni)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: ingenious
சொல் குடும்பம்
Core family
ingenuity noun C1 ingeniously adverb
Related words
ingeniousness noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

ingenious design

1
/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs dɪzˈaɪn/
fixed phrase

very clever way something is designed

a very clever and new way that something is planned or shaped

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The tiny apartment feels large thanks to its ingenious design.
  • The product won an award for its simple yet ingenious design.

ingenious device

1
/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase

a cleverly designed tool or gadget

a tool or small machine that is made in a very clever way to do something special

உதாரணங்கள்
  • This ingenious device lets you charge your phone using sunlight.
  • The museum displayed an ingenious device for measuring star positions.

ingenious mind

1
/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase

a very clever and inventive way of thinking

a mind that can think of very clever and new ideas or solutions

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The novel reflects the work of an ingenious mind.
  • With such an ingenious mind, she quickly rose to the top of her field.

ingenious plan

1
/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs plˈæn/
fixed phrase

a very clever strategy or plan

a very clever and new plan for reaching a goal or doing something difficult

உதாரணங்கள்
  • They came up with an ingenious plan to cut traffic in the city center.
  • Her ingenious plan allowed them to finish the project two weeks early.

ingenious solution

1
/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase

a very clever way to solve something

a very clever and new answer to a problem that works very well

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Their ingenious solution saved the company thousands of dollars each year.
  • After hours of discussion, the team finally agreed on an ingenious solution.

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