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genius

/ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who has an exceptional intellectual ability in one or more areas of knowledge.

    - "Albert Einstein was a true genius in the field of physics."
    - "She is a mathematical genius."
    - "He has a genius-level IQ."
  • noun

    A creative and original person.

    - "He is a musical genius."
    - "She is a culinary genius."
    - "The painter was a genius in his field."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdʒi.ni.əs/



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Antonyms

idiot
Synonyms

tutelary deity
Rhymes
Words rhyming with genius
minutes , junior , superior , chimney , puny , funny , sunnier , winnower , buncher , cruncher , junction
Variants
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genii , genius , geniuses , genius loci , genius locis , a stroke of genius
Etymology
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From Latin genius, guardian spirit, innate mental ability.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'genius' was first used in English in the 16th century.

  2. The term 'genius' comes from the Latin word for 'guardian spirit'

  3. The word 'genius' is often used interchangeably with 'genial', which means kind and friendly.

  4. The term 'genius' is sometimes used to describe a group of people who work together to create something innovative, such as a 'genius bar' at an Apple store.


Related Concepts
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  1. Intelligence: Genius is a higher level of intelligence, characterized by exceptional abilities and creative problem-solving skills.

  2. Giftedness: Genius is a form of giftedness, which refers to the possession of exceptional intellectual, creative, or artistic abilities.


Culture
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In literature, genius is often portrayed as a divine gift or an innate ability that sets individuals apart from others. In art and music, genius is often associated with groundbreaking and innovative works. In popular culture, the term is often used to describe individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields.

How to Memorize "genius"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a light bulb going off above someone's head.
    - Visualize a person with a halo and a crown.
    - Think of a person with a 'genius' label on their forehead.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'genius' with 'intelligence'
    - Associate the word 'genius' with 'innovative'

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym G-E-N-I-U-S to remember the definition: 'Gifted, Exceptional, Natural, Innovative, Understood, Special'
    - Use the phrase 'A Genius is a God Among Us'


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