- pronunciation:
- jin
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- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
genii, geniuses |
| definition 1: |
an intelligence much greater than what most people have.
This young child's ability in mathematics shows her genius.- similar words:
- imagination, intelligence, talent
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| definition 2: |
a person who has this level of intelligence.
All of the professors are smart, but this new professor is a genius.
- similar words:
- master, talent
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| related words: |
ability, power |
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Genius comes from a Latin word,
gignere, which means "to produce or bring into being."