genius — exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒiːniəs/
Example Sentences
- My cat is a genius at opening every door in the house except the one to outside.
- It was pure genius to put wheels on luggage.
- He's a genius at making excuses for being late.
genius
NOUN[/ˈdʒiːniəs/]
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability
Young genius defeats chess master
A genius erases previous failures with serious determination!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin genius, originally denoting a guardian spirit or tutelary deity in Roman belief. The Romans held that every individual possessed a personal genius from birth, which endowed them with talent, creativity, and natural aptitude.
Breakdown
Genius derives from the Latin root genius (guardian spirit, innate ability), likely connected to the Latin verb gignere (to beget, produce), reflecting the notion of something innate or generative within a person.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My cat is a genius at opening every door in the house except the one to outside.”
“It was pure genius to put wheels on luggage.”
“He's a genius at making excuses for being late.”
“The young pianist showed signs of musical genius early on.”
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