Ingenous vs. Ingenious — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 14, 2023
"Ingenous" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Ingenious," which describes something clever, original, and inventive.
Which is correct: Ingenous or Ingenious
How to spell Ingenious?
Ingenous
Incorrect Spelling
Ingenious
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Ingenous and Ingenious
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Key Differences
The word with more letters is the more inventive one.
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"Ingenious" solutions are always "in" fashion.
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Remember "genius" is in "Ingenious."
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"Ingenious" has an "i" after "gen."
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Think of "engine" for creativity and cleverness.
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Definitions
Ingenious
Cleverly inventive or resourceful.
She devised an ingenious solution to the problem.
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Ingenious
Skillfully designed or conceived.
An ingenious device for simplifying the process.
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Ingenious
Showing creativity or originality.
He's known for his ingenious inventions.
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Ingenious
Characterized by intelligence or aptitude.
Her ingenious approach was commendable.
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Ingenious
Having great inventive skill and imagination
An ingenious negotiator.
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Ingenious
Marked by or exhibiting originality or inventiveness
An ingenious solution to the problem.
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Ingenious
Of a person: Displaying genius or brilliance; inventive.
This fellow is ingenious; he fixed a problem I didn’t even know I had.
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Ingenious
Of a thing: characterized by genius; cleverly contrived or done.
That is an ingenious model of the atom.
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Ingenious
Showing originality or sagacity; witty.
He sent me an ingenious reply to an email.
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Ingenious
Possessed of genius, or the faculty of invention; skillful or promp to invent; having an aptitude to contrive, or to form new combinations; as, an ingenious author, mechanic.
A man . . . very wise and ingenious in feats of war.
Thou, king, send outFor torturers ingenious.
The more ingenious men are, the more apt are they to trouble themselves.
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Ingenious
Proceeding from, pertaining to, or characterized by, genius or ingenuity; of curious design, structure, or mechanism; as, an ingenious model, or machine; an ingenious scheme, contrivance, etc.
Thus men go wrong with an ingenious skill.
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Ingenious
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action;
An imaginative use of material
The invention of the knitting frame by another ingenious English clergyman
An ingenious device
Had an inventive turn of mind
Inventive ceramics
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Ingenious
Skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;
Cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician
Came up with a clever story
An ingenious press agent
An ingenious scheme
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Ingenious
Showing inventiveness and skill;
A clever gadget
The cunning maneuvers leading to his success
An ingenious solution to the problem
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Ingenious
Displaying genius or brilliance.
An ingenious artist can turn trash into treasure.
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FAQs
Why is it called Ingenious?
Derived from Latin "ingeniosus," it describes something showing creativity or inventiveness.
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What is the plural form of Ingenious?
Ingenious doesn't have a plural as it's an adjective.
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Which preposition is used with Ingenious?
"of" (as in, ingenious of someone).
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Which conjunction is used with Ingenious?
No specific conjunction is tied exclusively to "ingenious."
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Is Ingenious a vowel or consonant?
"Ingenious" is a word, not a single letter.
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Which determiner is used with Ingenious?
"This" (as in, this ingenious device).
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Which article is used with Ingenious?
Both "a" and "an" can be used, depending on the context. (e.g., "an ingenious idea").
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Is the word “Ingenious” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It's an adjective, so it doesn't function as either.
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What is the first form of Ingenious?
Ingenious doesn't change forms as it's an adjective.
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How is Ingenious used in a sentence?
"She came up with an ingenious method to recycle water."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
