genius
The origin and history of genius.
Etymology
From Latin genius ("a person's guardian spirit; innate character"), from gignere ("to beget") — the meaning shifted over centuries from "guiding spirit" to "outstanding natural talent".
The origin and history of genius.
From Latin genius ("a person's guardian spirit; innate character"), from gignere ("to beget") — the meaning shifted over centuries from "guiding spirit" to "outstanding natural talent".