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   Gen·ius

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   noun

   • 1. exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability: "she was a teacher of genius" Similar brilliancegreat intelligencegreat intellectgreat abilityclevernessbrainseruditionwisdomsagacityfine mindwitartistryflaircreative powerprecocityprecociousnesstalentgiftflairaptitudefacilityknacktechniquetouchbentabilityexpertisecapacitypowerfacultyendowmentstrengthstrong pointfortebrilliancedexterityadroitnessskillclevernessvirtuosityartistryOpposite stupidity
   • 2. a person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative, either generally or in some particular respect: "one of the great musical geniuses of the 20th century" Similar brilliant personmental giantmastermindEinsteinintellectualintellectbrainhighbrowexpertmasterartistpolymathprodigygifted childidiot savantinformal:eggheadbrainsbright sparkwhizwizardninjaalpha geekwalking encyclopediabrainboxclever clogsboffinbrainiacrocket scientistmavenOpposite dunce
   • 3. a person regarded as exerting a powerful influence over another for good or evil: "he sees Adams as the man's evil genius"
   • ▪ (in some mythologies) a guardian spirit associated with a person, place, or institution.
   • 4. the prevalent character or spirit of something such as a nation or age: "Boucher's paintings did not suit the austere genius of neoclassicism"

   adjective

   • 1. very clever or ingenious: informal "this book was absolutely genius in parts"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin, ‘attendant spirit present from one's birth, innate ability or inclination’, from the root of gignere ‘beget’. The original sense ‘spirit attendant on a person’ gave rise to a sense ‘a person's characteristic disposition’ (late 16th century), which led to a sense ‘a person's natural ability’, and finally ‘exceptional natural ability’ (mid 17th century).

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2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › GeniusGenius - Wikipedia

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   Genius is associated with intellectual ability and creative productivity. The term genius can also be used to refer to people characterised by genius, and/or to polymaths who excel across many subjects. [2] There is no scientifically precise definition of genius. [3]

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   Definition of genius noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGENIUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   GENIUS definition: 1. someone who is extremely intelligent or extremely good at doing something: 2. the quality of…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGENIUS definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Genius is very great ability or skill in a particular subject or activity. This is the mark of her real genius as a designer. The man had genius and had made his mark in the aviation world.

6. oxbridgehomelearning.uk › blog › characteristics-of-a-geniusWhat are the characteristics of a genius? | Oxbridge

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   Feb 9, 2021 · A genius is defined as a person who has a remarkable intellectual or creative function, or other natural ability. There are certain historical and public figures that are acknowledged as geniuses, including Albert Einstein, who contributed greatly to the field of physics.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGENIUS - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   Definitions of 'genius' 1. Genius is very great ability or skill in a particular subject or activity. [...] 2. A genius is a highly talented, creative, or intelligent person. [...] More. Synonyms of 'genius' • brilliance, ability, talent, capacity [...] • master, expert, mastermind, brain (informal) [...] More. Collocations with the word 'genius'

8. m.youtube.com › watchWhat Is Genius? - YouTube

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   Jan 5, 2015 · How to define genius? Dean Keith Simonton takes us on a historical tour of its ever-changing meaning. From its humble beginnings as a measure of potential we all have within us, to a solely ...

9. www.scientificamerican.com › article › the-science-of-geniusThe Science of Genius | Scientific American

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   Jan 1, 2014 · A genius was someone who scored sufficiently high on a standard IQ test—usually landing in the top 1 percent, with a score above 140, as proposed by psychologist Lewis Terman, the...

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › geniusgenius - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    an exceptional and natural capacity of intellect or ability, esp. as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: [uncountable] Mozart's genius. [countable* usually singular] a genius for leadership. a person having such capacity: Einstein was a scientific genius.

11. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishgenius - Definition in English - bab.la

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    UK /ˈdʒiːnɪəs/ noun Word forms: (plural) geniuses 1. (mass noun) exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability she was a teacher of genius (in singular) that woman has a genius for organization 2. an exceptionally intelligent person or one with exceptional skill in a particular area of activity a mathematical genius 3. a pe...