Genius: meaning, definitions and examples

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genius

 

[ หˆdส’iห.njษ™s ]

Context #1

intelligence

A genius is someone who has exceptional intellectual or creative abilities, often beyond what is considered normal. Geniuses are characterized by their extraordinary talent, creativity, and innovative thinking.

Synonyms

brilliant, mastermind, prodigy

Examples of usage

  • Albert Einstein was a genius in the field of theoretical physics.
  • Mozart is recognized as a musical genius for his compositions.
Context #2

achievement

A genius is also used to describe someone who has made significant contributions to a particular field or industry. These individuals have revolutionized their field through their groundbreaking ideas and accomplishments.

Synonyms

innovator, pioneer, trailblazer

Examples of usage

  • Steve Jobs was a genius in the world of technology, revolutionizing the way we use computers and smartphones.
  • Marie Curie was a genius in the field of science, pioneering research on radioactivity.

Translations

Translations of the word "genius" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gรชnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคญเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Genie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jenius

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ geniusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคฉๆ‰ (ใฆใ‚“ใ•ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉnie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ genio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dahi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ์žฌ (cheonjae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจู‚ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรฉnius

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gรฉnius

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉๆ‰ (tiฤncรกi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ genij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snillingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะฝั‹ัˆะฟะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ (genialuri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dahi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ genio

Word origin

The word 'genius' has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was used to refer to a guardian spirit or deity that watches over a person or place. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent exceptional intelligence or talent. The concept of genius has been celebrated throughout history, with geniuses like Leonardo da Vinci, Shakespeare, and Newton leaving a lasting impact on their respective fields.