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noun (plural: genii (classical Roman mythology) or geniuses (colloquial))
- someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill
- extraordinary mental capacity
- inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
- a work of genius
- (Roman mythology) the guardian spirit of a place or person.
- A way of thinking, optimizing one's capacity for learning and understanding.
Translations: - Dutch: genialiteit
- French: génie
- German: Genialití¤t
- Spanish: genio
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Etymology: From Latin geniusLatin, genius, household guardian spirit, from gensLatin, gens, tribe.
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