Genius
/ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/noun
An exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, a 'Genius' was considered a personal guiding spirit, influencing one's fate and talents, blending the divine with the human.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*genə-
“to give birth, produce, or create.”
Latin
Latin
genius
“a guardian spirit or deity associated with an individual or place.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
genius
“the spirit of a person; the innate character and creative power.”
14th Century
Middle English
genius
“a spirit or guiding force; an influence on creativity.”
Modern English
English
genius
“a term for extraordinary intellectual or creative ability.”