ingenuity
intermediateB2/ɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/ · in-ge-nu-i-ty
The quality of being inventive or clever.
Meanings
The quality of being inventive or clever.
ایجادات یا ہوشیاری کی خوبی۔
ذہانت
zehanat
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Common Collocations
- scientific ingenuity
- creative ingenuity
- mechanical ingenuity
Example Sentences
Her ingenuity in solving the problem impressed everyone.
مسئلہ حل کرنے میں اس کی ذہانت نے سب کو متاثر کیا۔
Masla hal karne mein is ki zehanat ne sab ko mutasir kiya.
The scientist's ingenuity led to a groundbreaking discovery.
سائنسدان کی ذہانت نے ایک انقلابی دریافت کو جنم دیا۔
Scientist ki zehanat ne aik inqilabi daryaft ko janam diya.
Ingenuity is often required to overcome obstacles.
رکاوٹوں پر قابو پانے کے لیے اکثر ذہانت کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔
Rukawat par qabu pane ke liye aksar zehanat ki zarurat hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Connect 'ingenuity' with 'engineer' – both require cleverness and innovation.
Imagine a light bulb indicating a bright idea or clever solution.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عزتیں اس کی ہیں، جو سب سے الگ ہیں اس کی ذہانت پر تو سب آتے ہیں راضی
Izzatein is ki hain, jo sab se alag hain Is ki zehanat par to sab aate hain raazi
His honors are for those who are distinct Everyone agrees on his ingenuity.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہوشیار لوگ ہمیشہ ایک قدم آگے ہوتے ہیں۔
Hoshiar log hamesha aik qadam aage hotay hain.
Clever people are always a step ahead.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ingenuitas" — freedom from deceit or cleverness
First known use: 14th century
The term 'ingenuity' has evolved from the Latin term meaning cleverness and skill. It was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century.