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- Dictionarygenius/ˈdʒiːnɪəs/
noun
- 1. exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability: "she was a teacher of genius" Similar Opposite
- 2. an exceptionally intelligent person or one with exceptional skill in a particular area of activity: "a mathematical genius" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. very clever or ingenious: informal "a genius idea"
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.