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Definitions of genius's word

noun plural genius's 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's a person having such capacity. 1
noun plural genius's 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's 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's distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language. 1
noun plural genius's the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc. 1

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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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".