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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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   genius n (exceptional intellect) genio nm : genialidad nf : Her genius saved the company from several disasters. Su genio salvó a la compañía de varios desastres. genius n (exceptional gift, ability) genialidad nf : His genius at the piano is exceptional for his age. Su genialidad con el piano es excepcional a su edad.

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   C1. 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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   somebody’s good/evil genius. (especially British English) a person or spirit who is thought to have a good/bad influence over you. Definition of genius noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   sustantivo Formas de la palabra: plural geniuses. (= person) genio m. (= cleverness) genialidad f. (= talent) don m. he’s a genius es un genio ⧫ es genial. you’re a genius! (humorous) ¡eres un hacha! a man of genius un hombre genial. she’s a mathematical genius es un genio para las matemáticas.

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   natural ability or capacity; strong inclination: a special genius for leadership. distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language. the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc.

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   type of: creative thinking, creativeness, creativity. the ability to create. noun. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality. “Mozart was a child genius ”. synonyms: Einstein, brain, brainiac, mastermind. see more. see less.

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   II.9. 1749–. Innate intellectual or creative power of an exceptional or exalted type, such as is attributed to those people considered greatest in any area of art, science, etc.; instinctive and extraordinary capacity for imaginative creation, original thought, invention, or discovery. Cf. sense A.II.8b.