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- [jeen-yuh s]
- /ˈdʒin yəs/
- /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jeen-yuh s]
- /ˈdʒin yəs/
Definitions of genius word
- noun plural genius an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains. 1
- noun plural genius a person having such capacity. 1
- noun plural genius a person having an extraordinarily high intelligence rating on a psychological test, as an IQ above 140. Synonyms: mental giant, master, expert; whiz, brain, brainiac. Antonyms: idiot, imbecile, half-wit, dope, moron; fool, simpleton, dunce, dullard, dolt; numskull, blockhead, nitwit, ninny. 1
- noun plural genius natural ability or capacity; strong inclination: a special genius for leadership. Synonyms: gift, talent, aptitude, faculty, endowment, predilection; penchant, knack, bent, flair, wizardry. 1
- noun plural genius distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language. 1
- noun plural genius the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc. 1
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Origin of genius
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin: tutelary deity or genius of a person; cf. genus
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Parts of speech for Genius
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genius popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for genius
noun genius
- acumen — keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation; shrewdness
- knack — a special skill, talent, or aptitude: He had a knack for saying the right thing.
- prowess — exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.
- ability — Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
- ingenuity — the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful; inventiveness: a designer of great ingenuity.
adjective genius
- laureate — a person who has been honored for achieving distinction in a particular field or with a particular award: a Nobel laureate.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- eggheaded — of or befitting an egghead.
- immortal — not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying: our immortal souls.
- long-haired — Sometimes Disparaging. an intellectual.
Antonyms for genius
noun genius
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- ineptitude — quality or condition of being inept.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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