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genius
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- génius |
genius
(msasasci) | genius
- genius, wizard |
genius
(encz) | genius,genialita n: Zdeněk Brož |
genius
(encz) | genius,geniální adj: Zdeněk Brož |
genius
(encz) | genius,génius n: luno |
Genius
(gcide) | Genius \Gen"ius\, n.; pl. E. Geniuses; in sense 1, L. Genii.
[L. genius, prop., the superior or divine nature which is
innate in everything, the spirit, the tutelar deity or genius
of a person or place, taste, talent, genius, from genere,
gignere, to beget, bring forth. See Gender, and cf.
Engine.]
1. A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients
to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity;
a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad. Cf. Jinnee.
Syn: genie.
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The unseen genius of the wood. --Milton.
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We talk of genius still, but with thought how
changed! The genius of Augustus was a tutelary
demon, to be sworn by and to receive offerings on
an altar as a deity. --Tylor.
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2. The peculiar structure of mind with which each individual
is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind
which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for
certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit;
special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius
for history, for poetry, or painting.
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3. Peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a
religion, a language.
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4. 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.
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Genius of the highest kind implies an unusual
intensity of the modifying power. --Coleridge.
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5. A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of
superior intellectual faculties and creativity; as,
Shakespeare was a rare genius.
Syn: Genius, Talent.
Usage: Genius implies high and peculiar gifts of nature,
impelling the mind to certain favorite kinds of mental
effort, and producing new combinations of ideas,
imagery, etc. Talent supposes general strength of
intellect, with a peculiar aptitude for being molded
and directed to specific employments and valuable ends
and purposes. Genius is connected more or less with
the exercise of imagination, and reaches its ends by a
kind of intuitive power. Talent depends more on high
mental training, and a perfect command of all the
faculties, memory, judgment, sagacity, etc. Hence we
speak of a genius for poetry, painting. etc., and a
talent for business or diplomacy. Among English
orators, Lord Chatham was distinguished for his
genius; William Pitt for his pre["e]minent talents,
and especially his unrivaled talent for debate.
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Genius loci[L.], the genius or presiding divinity of a
place; hence, the pervading spirit of a place or
institution, as of a college, etc.
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genius
(wn) | genius
n 1: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and
originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but
he's no Einstein" [syn: genius, mastermind, brain,
brainiac, Einstein]
2: unusual mental ability [syn: brilliance, genius]
3: someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field [syn: ace,
adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin,
virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar, whiz,
whizz, wizard, wiz]
4: exceptional creative ability [syn: genius, wizardry]
5: a natural talent; "he has a flair for mathematics"; "he has a
genius for interior decorating" [syn: flair, genius] |
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a budding genius
(encz) | a budding genius,geniální dítě n: Zdeněk Brož |
genius loci
(encz) | genius loci, n: |
geniuses
(encz) | geniuses,géniové Zdeněk Brož |
stroke of genius
(encz) | stroke of genius, |
Bos primigenius
(gcide) | Urus \U"rus\, n. [L.; of Teutonic origin. See Aurochs.]
(Zool.)
A very large, powerful, and savage extinct bovine animal
(Bos urus or Bos primigenius) anciently abundant in
Europe. It appears to have still existed in the time of
Julius Caesar. It had very large horns, and was hardly
capable of domestication. Called also, ur, ure, and
tur.
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Elephas primigenius
(gcide) | Mammoth \Mam"moth\ (m[a^]m"m[o^]th), n. [Russ. m[^a]mont,
m['a]mant, fr. Tartar mamma the earth. Certain Tartar races,
the Tungooses and Yakoots, believed that the mammoth worked
its way in the earth like a mole.] (Zool.)
An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Mammuthus primigenius
formerly Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of
which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The
last of the race, in Europe, were coeval with prehistoric
man.
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Note: Several specimens have been found in Siberia preserved
entire, with the flesh and hair remaining. They were
imbedded in the ice cliffs at a remote period, and
became exposed by the melting of the ice.
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Genius
(gcide) | Genius \Gen"ius\, n.; pl. E. Geniuses; in sense 1, L. Genii.
[L. genius, prop., the superior or divine nature which is
innate in everything, the spirit, the tutelar deity or genius
of a person or place, taste, talent, genius, from genere,
gignere, to beget, bring forth. See Gender, and cf.
Engine.]
1. A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients
to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity;
a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad. Cf. Jinnee.
Syn: genie.
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The unseen genius of the wood. --Milton.
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We talk of genius still, but with thought how
changed! The genius of Augustus was a tutelary
demon, to be sworn by and to receive offerings on
an altar as a deity. --Tylor.
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2. The peculiar structure of mind with which each individual
is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind
which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for
certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit;
special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius
for history, for poetry, or painting.
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3. Peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a
religion, a language.
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4. 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.
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Genius of the highest kind implies an unusual
intensity of the modifying power. --Coleridge.
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5. A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of
superior intellectual faculties and creativity; as,
Shakespeare was a rare genius.
Syn: Genius, Talent.
Usage: Genius implies high and peculiar gifts of nature,
impelling the mind to certain favorite kinds of mental
effort, and producing new combinations of ideas,
imagery, etc. Talent supposes general strength of
intellect, with a peculiar aptitude for being molded
and directed to specific employments and valuable ends
and purposes. Genius is connected more or less with
the exercise of imagination, and reaches its ends by a
kind of intuitive power. Talent depends more on high
mental training, and a perfect command of all the
faculties, memory, judgment, sagacity, etc. Hence we
speak of a genius for poetry, painting. etc., and a
talent for business or diplomacy. Among English
orators, Lord Chatham was distinguished for his
genius; William Pitt for his pre["e]minent talents,
and especially his unrivaled talent for debate.
[1913 Webster]
Genius loci[L.], the genius or presiding divinity of a
place; hence, the pervading spirit of a place or
institution, as of a college, etc.
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Genius loci
(gcide) | Genius \Gen"ius\, n.; pl. E. Geniuses; in sense 1, L. Genii.
[L. genius, prop., the superior or divine nature which is
innate in everything, the spirit, the tutelar deity or genius
of a person or place, taste, talent, genius, from genere,
gignere, to beget, bring forth. See Gender, and cf.
Engine.]
1. A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients
to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity;
a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad. Cf. Jinnee.
Syn: genie.
[1913 Webster]
The unseen genius of the wood. --Milton.
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We talk of genius still, but with thought how
changed! The genius of Augustus was a tutelary
demon, to be sworn by and to receive offerings on
an altar as a deity. --Tylor.
[1913 Webster]
2. The peculiar structure of mind with which each individual
is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind
which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for
certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit;
special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius
for history, for poetry, or painting.
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3. Peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a
religion, a language.
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4. 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.
[1913 Webster]
Genius of the highest kind implies an unusual
intensity of the modifying power. --Coleridge.
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5. A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of
superior intellectual faculties and creativity; as,
Shakespeare was a rare genius.
Syn: Genius, Talent.
Usage: Genius implies high and peculiar gifts of nature,
impelling the mind to certain favorite kinds of mental
effort, and producing new combinations of ideas,
imagery, etc. Talent supposes general strength of
intellect, with a peculiar aptitude for being molded
and directed to specific employments and valuable ends
and purposes. Genius is connected more or less with
the exercise of imagination, and reaches its ends by a
kind of intuitive power. Talent depends more on high
mental training, and a perfect command of all the
faculties, memory, judgment, sagacity, etc. Hence we
speak of a genius for poetry, painting. etc., and a
talent for business or diplomacy. Among English
orators, Lord Chatham was distinguished for his
genius; William Pitt for his pre["e]minent talents,
and especially his unrivaled talent for debate.
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Genius loci[L.], the genius or presiding divinity of a
place; hence, the pervading spirit of a place or
institution, as of a college, etc.
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Genius viridis
(gcide) | Yaffle \Yaf"fle\ (y[a^]f"f'l), n. [Probably imitative of its
call or cry.] (Zool.)
The European green woodpecker (Picus viridis syn. {Genius
viridis}). It is noted for its loud laughlike note. Called
also eccle, hewhole, highhoe, laughing bird,
popinjay, rain bird, yaffil, yaffler, yaffingale,
yappingale, yackel, and woodhack.
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Geniuses
(gcide) | Genius \Gen"ius\, n.; pl. E. Geniuses; in sense 1, L. Genii.
[L. genius, prop., the superior or divine nature which is
innate in everything, the spirit, the tutelar deity or genius
of a person or place, taste, talent, genius, from genere,
gignere, to beget, bring forth. See Gender, and cf.
Engine.]
1. A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients
to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity;
a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad. Cf. Jinnee.
Syn: genie.
[1913 Webster]
The unseen genius of the wood. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
We talk of genius still, but with thought how
changed! The genius of Augustus was a tutelary
demon, to be sworn by and to receive offerings on
an altar as a deity. --Tylor.
[1913 Webster]
2. The peculiar structure of mind with which each individual
is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind
which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for
certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit;
special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius
for history, for poetry, or painting.
[1913 Webster]
3. Peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a
religion, a language.
[1913 Webster]
4. 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.
[1913 Webster]
Genius of the highest kind implies an unusual
intensity of the modifying power. --Coleridge.
[1913 Webster]
5. A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of
superior intellectual faculties and creativity; as,
Shakespeare was a rare genius.
Syn: Genius, Talent.
Usage: Genius implies high and peculiar gifts of nature,
impelling the mind to certain favorite kinds of mental
effort, and producing new combinations of ideas,
imagery, etc. Talent supposes general strength of
intellect, with a peculiar aptitude for being molded
and directed to specific employments and valuable ends
and purposes. Genius is connected more or less with
the exercise of imagination, and reaches its ends by a
kind of intuitive power. Talent depends more on high
mental training, and a perfect command of all the
faculties, memory, judgment, sagacity, etc. Hence we
speak of a genius for poetry, painting. etc., and a
talent for business or diplomacy. Among English
orators, Lord Chatham was distinguished for his
genius; William Pitt for his pre["e]minent talents,
and especially his unrivaled talent for debate.
[1913 Webster]
Genius loci[L.], the genius or presiding divinity of a
place; hence, the pervading spirit of a place or
institution, as of a college, etc.
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Mammuthus primigenius
(gcide) | Mammoth \Mam"moth\ (m[a^]m"m[o^]th), n. [Russ. m[^a]mont,
m['a]mant, fr. Tartar mamma the earth. Certain Tartar races,
the Tungooses and Yakoots, believed that the mammoth worked
its way in the earth like a mole.] (Zool.)
An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Mammuthus primigenius
formerly Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of
which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The
last of the race, in Europe, were coeval with prehistoric
man.
[1913 Webster]
Note: Several specimens have been found in Siberia preserved
entire, with the flesh and hair remaining. They were
imbedded in the ice cliffs at a remote period, and
became exposed by the melting of the ice.
[1913 Webster]Mammuthus primigenius \Mammuthus primigenius\ prop. n. (Zool.)
The species name for the woolly mammoth, a very hairy mammoth
common in colder portions of the Northern hemisphere.
Syn: woolly mammoth, northern mammoth.
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bos primigenius
(wn) | Bos primigenius
n 1: large recently extinct long-horned European wild ox;
considered one of the ancestors of domestic cattle [syn:
aurochs, urus, Bos primigenius] |
genius loci
(wn) | genius loci
n 1: the special atmosphere of a place
2: the guardian spirit of a place |
mammuthus primigenius
(wn) | Mammuthus primigenius
n 1: very hairy mammoth common in colder portions of the
northern hemisphere [syn: woolly mammoth, {northern
mammoth}, Mammuthus primigenius] |
church of the subgenius
(foldoc) | Church of the SubGenius
A mutant offshoot of Discordianism launched
in 1981 as a spoof of fundamentalist Christianity by the
"Reverend" Ivan Stang, a brilliant satirist with a gift for
promotion. Popular among hackers as a rich source of bizarre
imagery and references such as "Bob" the divine
drilling-equipment salesman, the Benevolent Space Xists, and
the Stark Fist of Removal. Much SubGenius theory is concerned
with the acquisition of the mystical substance or quality of
slack.
(http://sunsite.unc.edu/subgenius/slack.html).
(1996-01-02)
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church of the subgenius
(jargon) | Church of the SubGenius
n.
A mutant offshoot of Discordianism launched in 1981 as a spoof of
fundamentalist Christianity by the ‘Reverend’ Ivan Stang, a brilliant
satirist with a gift for promotion. Popular among hackers as a rich source
of bizarre imagery and references such as “Bob” the divine
drilling-equipment salesman, the Benevolent Space Xists, and the Stark Fist
of Removal. Much SubGenius theory is concerned with the acquisition of the
mystical substance or quality of slack. There is a home page at http://
www.subgenius.com/.
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genius from mars technique
(jargon) | Genius From Mars Technique
n.
[TMRC] A visionary quality which enables one to ignore the standard
approach and come up with a totally unexpected new algorithm. An attack on
a problem from an offbeat angle that no one has ever thought of before, but
that in retrospect makes total sense. Compare grok, zen.
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