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   genius

   /ˈdʒiːnɪəs/

   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. an exceptionally intelligent person or one with exceptional skill in a particular area of activity: "a mathematical genius" Similar brilliant personmental giantmastermindEinsteinintellectualintellectbrainhighbrowexpertmasterartistpolymathprodigygifted childidiot savantinformal:eggheadbrainsbright sparkwhizzwizardninjaalpha 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 spirit associated with a particular person, place, or institution.
   • 4. the prevailing character or spirit of something: "Boucher's paintings did not suit the austere genius of neoclassicism"

   adjective

   • 1. very clever or ingenious: informal "a genius idea"

   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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENIUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › geniusGENIUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a person with exceptional ability, esp of a highly original kind. such ability or capacity. Mozart's musical genius. the distinctive spirit or creative nature of a nation, era, language, etc. a person considered as exerting great influence of a certain sort. an evil genius. Roman myth.

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   Genius is a characteristic of original and exceptional insight in the performance of some art or endeavor that surpasses expectations, sets new standards for the future, establishes better methods of operation, or remains outside the capabilities of competitors. [1] Genius is associated with intellectual ability and creative productivity.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiongenius noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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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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   noun. I. A supernatural being, and related senses. I.1.a. a1387–. 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.

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

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   1. an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, esp. as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. 2. a person having such capacity. 3. natural ability; talent: a genius for leadership. 4. distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language.