ingenuity
gb/ɪnd͡ʒənˈuəti/ us/ɪnd͡ʒənˈuəti/
C1
İngilizce
~ 6600
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
C1
property
1
clever and original problem-solving ability
The skill of finding new and clever ways to solve a problem or make something work.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] shows ingenuity in [doing something]
Sık yapılan hata:
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.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
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.)
Eşdizimler
human ingenuity
|show ingenuity
|through sheer ingenuity
|remarkable ingenuity
|technical ingenuity
|Yankee ingenuity
Konular
work
|innovation
|creativity
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- With a bit of ingenuity, they turned the small attic into a comfortable bedroom.
- The team’s ingenuity saved the company millions of dollars.
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- They used their ingenuity to fix the car with simple tools.
- The teacher praised the student’s ingenuity in solving the math problem.
- 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.
İsim
C1
property
2
quality of being cleverly designed
A special quality of a plan, machine, or system that shows it was made in a very clever and new way.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the ingenuity of [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
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").
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
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.)
Eşdizimler
the ingenuity of the design
|engineering ingenuity
|mechanical ingenuity
|architectural ingenuity
|software ingenuity
|marketing ingenuity
Konular
technology
|design
|innovation
|science
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- The ingenuity of the device lies in its simple but effective locking mechanism.
- Architects admired the bridge for its structural ingenuity.
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The ingenuity of the machine makes it easy to use.
- Everyone talked about the ingenuity of the new phone design.
- 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.
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ingenuity
IPA
GB/ɪnd͡ʒənˈuəti/
US/ɪnd͡ʒənˈuəti/
Heceler ve vurgu
in - genu - ity (3 hece)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ity)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: ingenuity
- Plural: ingenuity
Kelime ailesi
Core family
ingenious
adjective B2
ingeniously
adverb
Advanced or less common
ingeniousness
noun
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