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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 geniuses word
- noun plural geniuses 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 geniuses a person having such capacity. 1
- noun plural geniuses 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 geniuses 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 geniuses distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language. 1
- noun plural geniuses the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc. 1
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Origin of geniuses
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 Geniuses
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geniuses 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for geniuses
noun geniuses
- brains — an animal's brain, cooked and eaten as food
- virtuosi — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
- abilities — power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc.
- accomplishments — Plural form of accomplishment.
- aptitudes — Plural form of aptitude.
Antonyms for geniuses
noun geniuses
- weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- amateurs — Plural form of amateur.
Top questions with geniuses
- when geniuses fail?
- how much do apple geniuses make?
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