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geniuses

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdʒinjəsɪz// UK //dʒˈiːnɪəsɪz// ge·nius·es

n. people who are exceptionally smart or have a natural talent for something. You use this to describe those who can solve problems or create things that most others cannot.

n. plural form of 'genius'; refers to multiple people possessing exceptional intellectual or creative power. Often used to describe those whose achievements significantly advance a field of study or art.


SIMPLE

History is full of geniuses who changed the world.

CONTEXTUAL

The tech company prides itself on hiring young geniuses who can think outside the box.

COMPLEX

While we often view them as solitary figures, many historical geniuses actually worked within collaborative circles that provided the necessary friction for their ideas to spark.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form 'geniuses' is standard for people; the alternative plural 'genii' is reserved for spirits or supernatural beings in mythology.

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