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- pronunciation:
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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having or showing cleverness or creativity, esp. in designing or in solving problems.
The solution was brought about by the work of an ingenious scientist.- synonyms:
- artful, clever
- similar words:
- brilliant, crafty, cunning, inventive, original, resourceful, shrewd, skillful, smart
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| definition 2: |
novel or creative in design or execution.
It was an ingenious strategy that was enormously successful.This ingenious invention revolutionized the industry.- synonyms:
- clever, creative, cunning
- similar words:
- artful, brilliant, imaginative, masterly, neat, novel, original, skillful
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apt, capable, creative, foxy, handy, intellectual, intelligent, quick-witted, subtle |
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| derivations: |
ingeniously (adv.), ingeniousness (n.) |
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