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How do you spell Ingenious?

Correct spelling

ingenious

Remember: inGENious has GEN like 'generate' - born with talent inside

Why is ingenious spelled this way?

From Latin ingeniosus, of good natural ability. IN (in) + GIGNERE (to beget). Someone ingenious has ability born within them — cleverness that feels innate.

Common misspellings of ingenious

ingeneousingeniusingeneiousingenuous

Example

Her ingenious solution to the puzzle impressed everyone in the room.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell ingenious?+
The correct spelling is "ingenious". Remember: inGENious has GEN like 'generate' - born with talent inside
Is it ingeneous or ingenious?+
The correct spelling is "ingenious", not "ingeneous".

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