transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈjēn-yəs ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English ingenyous, from Middle French ingenieus, from Latin ingeniosus, from ingenium natural capacity — more at engine
Date: 15th century
1. obsolete : showing or calling for intelligence, aptitude, or discernment
2. : marked by especial aptitude at discovering, inventing, or contriving
3. : 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