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
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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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Murillo had a strong showing all season with a focus on vegetables, playful plating and ingenuity.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
This is not only an example of the ingenuity of Beyoncé’s fandom, but a testament to Black women’s impact on the economy and pop culture.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 4 June 2025
Stars have stories about perseverance and ingenuity, not just lucky wins.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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