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   genius

   /ˈdʒiːnɪəs/

   noun

   • 1. exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability: "she was a teacher of genius" Similar brilliancegreat intelligencegreat intellectgreat abilityclevernessbrainseruditionwisdomsagacityfine mindwitartistryflaircreative powerprecocityprecociousnesstalentgiftflairaptitudefacilityknacktechniquetouchbentabilityexpertisecapacitypowerfacultyendowmentstrengthstrong pointfortebrilliancedexterityadroitnessskillclevernessvirtuosityartistryOpposite stupidity
   • 2. an exceptionally intelligent person or one with exceptional skill in a particular area of activity: "a mathematical genius" Similar brilliant personmental giantmastermindEinsteinintellectualintellectbrainhighbrowexpertmasterartistpolymathprodigygifted childidiot savantinformal:eggheadbrainsbright sparkwhizzwizardninjaalpha geekwalking encyclopediabrainboxclever clogsboffinbrainiacrocket scientistmavenOpposite dunce
   • 3. a person regarded as exerting a powerful influence over another for good or evil: "he sees Adams as the man's evil genius"
   • ▪ (in some mythologies) a spirit associated with a particular person, place, or institution.
   • 4. the prevailing character or spirit of something: "Boucher's paintings did not suit the austere genius of neoclassicism"

   adjective

   • 1. very clever or ingenious: informal "a genius idea"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin, ‘attendant spirit present from one's birth, innate ability or inclination’, from the root of gignere ‘beget’. The original sense ‘spirit attendant on a person’ gave rise to a sense ‘a person's characteristic disposition’ (late 16th century), which led to a sense ‘a person's natural ability’, and finally ‘exceptional natural ability’ (mid 17th century).

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2. www.britannica.com › science › genius-psychologyGenius | Definition, Characteristics & Examples | Britannica

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Genius, in psychology, a person of extraordinary intellectual power. Definitions of genius in terms of intelligence quotient (IQ) are based on research originating in the early 1900s. In 1916 the American psychologist Lewis M. Terman set the IQ for “potential genius” at 140 and above, a level.

3. brainmanager.co.uk › blog › cognitiveWhat is a Genius? Is Genius Defined Only by IQ Scores?

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Is Genius Defined by IQ Scores, or Is There More to It? Ever wonder what makes someone a genius? In this article, we explore if there’s such a thing as a genius IQ score and what it means to be considered a “genius.”

4. medium.com › @thementalmojo › signs-of-genius-13-traits-thatSigns of Genius: 13 Traits That Set Brilliant Minds Apart

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   Aug 8, 2023 · While there is no singular formula to define genius, there are several telltale signs and traits that set brilliant minds apart from the crowd.

5. geediting.com › 9-signs-youre-an-actual-genius-and-not-just9 signs you’re an actual genius (and not just smart)

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   Dec 10, 2023 · 1) You’re a problem solver. One surefire sign of a genius is an inherent knack for solving problems. Geniuses are not just knowledgeable, they’re innovators and inventors. They look at the world differently, viewing challenges as opportunities rather than hurdles.

6. www.difference.wiki › genius-vs-ingeniousGenius vs. Ingenious: What’s the Difference?

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   Jan 10, 2024 · A genius is a person with exceptional talent, while an ingenious person might not necessarily be a genius but is still capable of producing exceptionally clever and effective ideas or products.

7. www.askdifference.com › ingenious-vs-geniusIngenious vs. Genius — What’s the Difference?

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   Oct 30, 2023 · A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creative productivity, universality in genres, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of new discoveries or advances in a domain of knowledge.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › geniusExamples of 'Genius' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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   May 3, 2024 · noun. Definition of genius. Synonyms for genius. He was a genius at handling the press. My plan is simple—that's the genius of it. You don't have to be a genius to see that this plan will never work. She's now widely recognized as an artist of genius. He's admired for his comic genius. The genius of these new computers is their portability.

9. bigthink.com › what-exactly-makes-someone-an-artistic-geniusWhat exactly makes someone an “artistic genius”? - Big Think

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   Oct 16, 2023 · When it comes to the sciences, the word “genius” is fairly well understood. We can understand it in terms of paradigm shifts and the creative destruction that tears down the old ways and...

10. brainmanager.io › blog › cognitiveWhat is a Genius? Is Genius Defined Only by IQ Scores?

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    Mar 22, 2024 · Ever wonder what makes someone a genius? In this article, we explore if there’s such a thing as a genius IQ score and what it means to be considered a “genius.” Read on to unlock the secrets of genius within you — and whether that’s dependent on the formal definition of genius based on IQ scores!

11. thoughteconomics.com › geniusGenius – Thought Economics

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    Oct 19, 2023 · Scientists, scholars and academics have yet to define genius, yet the concept is rightly applied to those exceptional individuals who, through their art, their science or their enterprise, create unique changes in our thinking, or our broader-world.