genius

noun

(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.

(uncountable) Extraordinary mental capacity.

(uncountable) Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.

(countable, Roman mythology, also figuratively) The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.

adjective

(informal) Ingenious, brilliant, very clever, or original.

Roots

gigneregen- · Latin · to beget, produce, give birth

Synonyms for genius

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