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

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, …

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 …

Apr 17, 2017 · Which of the following is correct grammatically? He has a real genius in mathematics. He has a real genius for mathematics. He has a real genius at mathematics.

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 …

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 …

What is the difference between smart and clever? As far as I understand the latter is offensive. But the Cambrige Dictionary gives similar definitions of smart and clever.

Mar 23, 2015 · A genius's intellect A genius' intellect Pronouncing participants's is obviously "participantses". However, how to pronounce the abridged and normally written version participants', …

Nov 20, 2015 · I've always used the word (spelling) homogenous to describe things of similar nature. However, when I started university I heard everyone use the word homogeneous (pronounced "homo …

7th Ghost. Sir I am an universal genius. Merc [ury]. That is to say, in plain English, a Jack of all trades, and good at none. Instances of this version of the expression go back to at least 1721, according to …