genius

genius [jēn′yəs; ] also, esp. for 1-2, [jē′nē əs]

n.

pl. for 3-6, geniuses; for 1 & 2, genii [jē′nē ī΄] [L, guardian spirit, natural ability, genius < base of genere, gignere, to produce: see GENUS]

1.

a) [often G-] according to ancient Roman belief, a guardian spirit assigned to a person at birth; tutelary deity

b) [often G-] the guardian spirit of any person, place, etc.

c) either of two spirits, one good and one evil, supposed to influence one's destiny

d) a person considered as having strong influence over another

2. JINNI

3. the personification of a quality

4. particular character or essential spirit or nature of a nation, place, age, etc.

5. a great natural ability (for a particular activity); strong disposition or inclination

6.

a) great mental capacity and inventive ability; esp., great and original creative ability in some art, science, etc.

b) a person having such capacity or ability

c) popularly any person with a very high intelligence quotient

SYN.- TALENT