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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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   : a peculiar, distinctive, or identifying character or spirit. the genius of our democratic government. b. : the associations and traditions of a place.

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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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   an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: wit, ingenuity, intelligence. a person having such capacity.

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   Genius is an exceptional talent or skill, something above and beyond the norm. A genius is someone who possesses this brilliance, like a child prodigy who learned the piano at age 3 and played sold-out concerts by age 5.

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   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.

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   Genius definition, an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. See more.

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   noun. /ˈdʒiːniəs/. /ˈdʒiːniəs/. (plural geniuses) Idioms. [uncountable] unusually great intelligence, skill or artistic ability. the genius of Shakespeare. a statesman of genius. Her idea was a stroke of genius.

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   Definition of genius adjective 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.

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    GENIUS meaning: 1 : a very smart or talented person a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable; 2 : a person who is very good at doing something.