Another word for cleverness

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aptitude
Quickness to learn or understand
A natural ability or talent
An inherent ability, as for learning; a talent:

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1. Quickness to learn or understand
2. A natural ability or talent
3. An inherent ability, as for learning; a talent:
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brilliance
The state or quality of being brilliant, as:
Splendor; magnificence.
Exceptional clarity and agility of intellect or invention.

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1. The state or quality of being brilliant, as:
2. Splendor; magnificence.
3. Exceptional clarity and agility of intellect or invention.
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quickness
Rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity

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1. Rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity
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ingenuity
The quality of being ingenious; cleverness, originality, skill, etc.
An ingenious or imaginative contrivance.
Inventive skill or imagination; cleverness.

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1. The quality of being ingenious; cleverness, originality, skill, etc.
2. An ingenious or imaginative contrivance.
3. Inventive skill or imagination; cleverness.
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