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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 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] .

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › geniusGenius - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of genius. noun. unusual mental ability. synonyms: brilliance. see more. noun. exceptional creative ability. synonyms: wizardry. see more. noun. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality. “Mozart was a child genius ” synonyms: Einstein, brain, brainiac, mastermind. see more. noun.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgenius noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENIUS | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   someone who is extremely intelligent or extremely good at doing something: Einstein was a genius. genius noun (QUALITY) the quality of being extremely intelligent or extremely good at doing something: Einstein's genius. (Definition of genius from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of genius.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGENIUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. 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. Its very title is a stroke of genius. Synonyms: brilliance, ability, talent, capacity More Synonyms of genius. 2. countable noun.

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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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › geniusGenius - definition of genius by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Extraordinary intellectual and creative power: artistic works of genius. b. A person of extraordinary intellect and talent. c. A person who has an exceptionally high intelligence quotient, typically above 140. 2. a. A strong natural talent, aptitude, or inclination: has a genius for choosing the right words. b.