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  1. grammar - What is the plural of the word "genius"? - English Language ...

    2015年11月1日 · genius: pl. genii Roman Mythology. A tutelary deity or guardian spirit of a person or place. (AHD) According to the American Heritage Dictionary, if you use "genius" in any other …

  2. Why is "genius" often misspelt as "geniOus"? What are its etymons ...

    Why do people confuse between similar or related words: genius, ingenious, genuous and ingenuous? Why has "genious" not been a valid word unlike both genuous and ingenuous, and genuine and …

  3. Is there any relation between "genius" and "ingenious"?

    2010年12月16日 · Is there any relation between "genius" and "ingenious"? Ask Question Asked 15 years, 1 month ago Modified 9 years, 5 months ago

  4. nouns - Can the word ‘genius’ be used as an adjective? - English ...

    2011年4月4日 · The simple answer is, yes. This usage of 'genius' as an adjective is relatively new and would still be considered by many (including me) as slang. In that vein, the following would also be …

  5. grammaticality - Is 'genius' pluralized when used as a concept ...

    2025年5月17日 · It is perfectly correct and grammatical. "genius" as a concept (of brilliance, inventiveness, etc.) predates genius as a person (one gifted with genius). And one of the early …

  6. word usage - In what context is the plural of genius, "genii ...

    2015年7月12日 · The normal plural is "geniuses"; "genii" is not used in everyday language. The word "genius" does come from Latin, but it's gone through a long journey to get to English and its meaning …

  7. Quote about making simple things complicated and complex things …

    2019年4月29日 · I'm sure I have heard a quote in the past from someone famous (maybe Einstein? maybe not) about how it is easy to make something complicated but extremely difficult to make …

  8. phrase requests - Is there a word to describe one who distils complex ...

    2025年1月31日 · But writing or speaking 'genius' suggests a need to avoid social baggage by adding distracting qualifications -- which further suggests avoiding the problem with a synonym. When I think …

  9. Is there a specific word for a genius who can express themselves via ...

    2017年11月9日 · Genius: Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.

  10. meaning of Trump's "stable genius" - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    2018年1月7日 · President Trumps wrote he is a "stable genius". According to my dictionary research, "stable" could mean: resistant to change not showing erratic emotions. So does Trump mean that he …