1. (n.)genius an exceptional naturalcapacity of intellect, esp. as shown in creative and originalwork in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart.
3. genius natural ability; talent: a genius for leadership.
4. genius distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language.
5. genius the guardianspirit of a place, person, institution, etc.
6. genius a person who strongly influences for good or ill the character, conduct, or destiny of a person, place, or thing: an evil genius.
Etymology: (1350–1400; < L: tutelary deity or genius of a person; cf. genus)
Definition of 'Genius'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)genius, mastermind, brain, brainiac, Einstein someone who has exceptional intellectualability and originality "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but he's no Einstein"
3. (noun)ace, adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar, whiz, whizz, wizard, wiz someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
3. (noun)Genius peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a religion, a language
4. (noun)Genius 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
5. (noun)Genius a man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of superior intellectual faculties; as, Shakespeare was a rare genius
Definitions of 'Genius'
The Roycroft Dictionary
Genius 1. One who offends his time, his country and his relatives; hence, any person whose birthday is celebrated throughout the world about one hundred years after he has been crucified, burned, ostracized or otherwise put to death.
2. One who stands at both ends of a perspective; simultaneity of sight; to be one's self plus; to be synonym and antonym to everything.