Definition of ingenious

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khéo léo

/ɪnˈdʒiːniəs//ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/

The word "ingenious" derives from the Latin word "ingeniosus," which means "having talent, resourceful, or clever." In medieval Latin, this word was used to describe someone with a natural ability to invent or create something new and useful. The term "ingenious" appeared in Middle English in the 1300s and initially had a more specific meaning related to engineering and mechanics. It was often used to describe machines or devices that were ingeniously designed to serve a particular purpose, such as a water mill or a clock. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include a wider range of innovative and creative qualities, such as originality, insight, and resourcefulness. It now refers to anything that is impressively clever, inventive, or imaginative, whether it's a technical achievement, an artistic feat, or simply a clever solution to a problem. So, in essence, "ingenious" means having the natural talent and resourcefulness to create something new, useful, and impressive by combining intelligence, creativity, and practical skills.

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very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas

rất phù hợp cho một mục đích cụ thể và là kết quả của những ý tưởng mới thông minh

Example:
  • an ingenious device/invention/experiment

    một thiết bị/phát minh/thí nghiệm khéo léo

  • ingenious ways of saving energy

    những cách tiết kiệm năng lượng khéo léo

  • His plots are always very ingenious.

    Những âm mưu của anh ấy luôn rất khéo léo.

having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things

có nhiều ý tưởng mới thông minh và giỏi phát minh ra mọi thứ

Example:
  • an ingenious cook

    một đầu bếp khéo léo

  • She's very ingenious when it comes to finding excuses.

    Cô ấy rất khéo léo khi tìm lời bào chữa.

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