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genii

The correct spelling is genii.

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noun

Say it like: Jen-ii

The correct spelling is genii. Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc. For example: "I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius... and a very stable genius at that!"

Usage Examples

I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius... and a very stable genius at that!

a work of genius.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.
  2. 2.Extraordinary mental capacity.
  3. 3.Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
  4. 4.The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.
  5. 5.A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.

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