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Definition of Genius
A genius (plural genii or geniuses, adjective ingenious) is an excellent intellect, excellent work or an excellent achievement. More than just originality, creativity, or intelligence, the adjective “genius” is associated with the achieving of unprecedented insight. This is called the spark of genius. The genius (the excellence, a noun) of a piece of work raises a perceiver’s expectation.
A genius (plural genii or geniuses, adjective ingenious) is an excellent intellect, excellent work or an excellent achievement. More than just originality, creativity, or intelligence, the adjective “genius” is associated with the achieving of unprecedented insight. This is called the spark of genius. The genius (the excellence, a noun) of a piece of work raises a perceiver’s expectation.
Etymological roots of the word “genius”
Late 14c., from L. genius “guardian deity or spirit which watches over each person from birth; spirit, incarnation, wit, talent,” from root of gignere “beget, produce” (see kin), from PIE base *gen- “produce.” Meaning “person of natural intelligence or talent” first recorded 1640s.
Late 14c., from L. genius “guardian deity or spirit which watches over each person from birth; spirit, incarnation, wit, talent,” from root of gignere “beget, produce” (see kin), from PIE base *gen- “produce.” Meaning “person of natural intelligence or talent” first recorded 1640s.
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