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ingenious

Main Entry:: in·ge·nious
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈjēn-yəs\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English ingenyous, from Middle French ingenieus, from Latin ingeniosus, from ingenium natural capacity — more at engine
Date:: 15th century

1obsolete : showing or calling for intelligence, aptitude, or discernment2: marked by especial aptitude at discovering, inventing, or contriving3: marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in conception or execution <an ingenious contraption>

synonyms see clever

— in·ge·nious·ly adverb

— in·ge·nious·ness noun

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