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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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   What makes a person a genius?

   • Geniuses may be polymaths who excel across many diverse subjects or may show high achievements in only a single kind of activity.There is no scientifically precise definition of a genius. Artistic works of genius. A person of extraordinary intellect and talent. A person who has an exceptionally high intelligence quotient, typically above 140.

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   What does genius mean?

   • "No creature smarts so little as a fool" (Alexander Pope). Distinguished mental superiority; uncommon intellectual power; especially, superior power of invention or origination of any kind, or of forming new combinations; as, a man of genius. Genius of the highest kind implies an unusual intensity of the modifying power.

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   What is the difference between smart and genius?

   • Smart vs. Genius — What's the Difference? A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creative productivity, universality in genres, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of new discoveries or advances in a domain of knowledge.

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   What is a genius of the highest kind?

   • Genius of the highest kind implies an unusual intensity of the modifying power. The smart of the wound. A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of superior intellectual faculties and creativity; as, Shakespeare was a rare genius. A reporter with a lot of smarts. Someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality;

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › geniusExamples of 'Genius' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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   May 3, 2024 · noun. Definition of genius. Synonyms for genius. He was a genius at handling the press. My plan is simple—that's the genius of it. You don't have to be a genius to see that this plan will never work. She's now widely recognized as an artist of genius. He's admired for his comic genius. The genius of these new computers is their portability.

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   Apr 23, 2024 · It is all the more important, then, to suggest that Shakespeare had a genius for timing—managing to be born in exactly the right place and at the right time to nourish his particular form of greatness. His birth occurred at a propitious moment for the history of the English language, education, the theatre, England’s social and political ...

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   1 day ago · Alan Mathison Turing OBE FRS ( / ˈtjʊərɪŋ /; 23 June 1912 – 7 June 1954) was an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher and theoretical biologist. [5] Turing was highly influential in the development of theoretical computer science, providing a formalisation of the concepts of algorithm and ...

   • Born: Alan Mathison Turing, 23 June 1912, Maida Vale, London, England
   • Died: 7 June 1954 (aged 41), Wilmslow, Cheshire, England

   • Cause of death: Cyanide poisoning
   • Education: Sherborne School

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   Apr 29, 2024 · April 29. 7 Tips for Navigating Genius Syndrome. Followers 0. Key Takeaways: Identify and manage overstimulation effectively. Build a supportive, understanding network. Utilize creative outlets for emotional balance. Set realistic personal and professional goals. Learn and practice mindfulness techniques. Understanding Genius Syndrome.

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   May 3, 2024 · A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creative productivity, universality in genres, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of new discoveries or advances in a domain of knowledge.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Ludwig Wittgenstein (born April 26, 1889, Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now in Austria]—died April 29, 1951, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England) was an Austrian-born British philosopher, regarded by many as the greatest philosopher of the 20th century.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › genius lociGenius loci - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Apr 15, 2024 · Definitions of genius loci. noun. the special atmosphere of a place. see more. noun. the guardian spirit of a place. see more.