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

    Nov 1, 2015 · 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 meaning, …

  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"?

    Dec 16, 2010 · 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 ...

    Apr 4, 2011 · 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 ...

    May 17, 2025 · 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 meanings of "to …

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

    Jul 12, 2015 · 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 …

    Apr 29, 2019 · 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 something …

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

    Jan 31, 2025 · 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. meaning of Trump's "stable genius" - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Jan 7, 2018 · 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 …

  10. What is the origin of the phrase "great minds think alike"?

    Dec 22, 2015 · @phoog Sure, I agree it is a possibility. Of course the longer version being an adaptation of the shorter is also possible. Wikitionary suggests that "fools seldom differ" is usually a comeback …