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   Gen·ius

   /ˈjēnyəs/

   

   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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   1. a. plural genii : an attendant spirit of a person or place. b. plural usually genii : a person who influences another for good or bad. He has been accused of being his brother's evil genius. 2. : a strong leaning or inclination : penchant. 3. a. : a peculiar, distinctive, or identifying character or spirit.

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   very great and rare natural ability or skill, especially in a particular area such as science or art, or a person who has this: (an) artistic / creative / musical genius. Einstein was a ( mathematical) genius. From the age of three, she showed signs of genius.

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   Genius definition: an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.. See examples of GENIUS used in a sentence.

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   Genius is an exceptional talent or skill, something above and beyond the norm. A genius is someone who possesses this brilliance, like a child prodigy who learned the piano at age 3 and played sold-out concerts by age 5.

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   3 days ago · 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.

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   With reference to classical pagan belief: the tutelary god or attendant spirit allotted to every person at birth to govern his or her fortunes and determine personal character, and finally to conduct him or her out of the world. Also: a guardian spirit similarly associated with a place, institution, thing, etc.; cf. genius loci n. 1.

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   noun. /ˈdʒiːniəs/. /ˈdʒiːniəs/. (plural geniuses) Idioms. [uncountable] unusually great intelligence, skill or artistic ability. the genius of Shakespeare. a statesman of genius. Her idea was a stroke of genius.

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   Genius definition, an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. See more.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · genius (comparative more genius, superlative most genius) Ingenious, brilliant, very clever, or original.

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    GENIUS meaning: 1 : a very smart or talented person a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable; 2 : a person who is very good at doing something.