genius

1. n. A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity; a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad. Cf. Jinnee. Source: opted

2. n. The peculiar structure of mind with whoch each individual is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit; special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius for history, for poetry, or painting. Source: opted

3. n. Peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a religion, a language. Source: opted

4. n. Distinguished mental superiority; uncommon intellectual power; especially, superior power of invention or origination of any kind, or of forming new combinations; as, a man of genius. Source: opted

5. n. A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of superior intellectual faculties; as, Shakespeare was a rare genius. Source: opted

6. n. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality Source: wordnet

7. n. unusual mental ability Source: wordnet

8. n. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field Source: wordnet

9. n. exceptional creative ability Source: wordnet

10. n. a natural talent Source: wordnet

11. n:100 n. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality n. exceptional creative ability Source: ecdict

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