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- pronunciation:
- jin
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
genii, geniuses |
| definition 1: |
an unusual ability to think or create in ways that go far beyond what most people can do.
The first book he wrote shows genius at work.- antonyms:
- stupidity
- similar words:
- creativity, imagination, ingenuity, intellect, intelligence, talent
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| definition 2: |
a person who has such power.
Sir Isaac Newton was a genius in science and math.
- antonyms:
- dunce, idiot, moron
- similar words:
- ace, intellectual, master, sage, talent
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| related words: |
ability, flair, gift, muse, natural, power, wizard |
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Genius comes from a Latin word, gignere, which means "to produce or bring into being."
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