a mathematical genius

  • 1genius */ — UK [ˈdʒiːnɪəs] / US [ˈdʒɪnɪəs] noun Word forms genius : singular genius plural geniuses 1) [countable] someone who is much more intelligent or skilful than other people Bach s Magnificat is clearly the work of a genius. She was a mathematical… …

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  • 2genius — gen|ius [ dʒiniəs ] noun * 1. ) count someone who is much more intelligent or skillful than other people: Bach s Magnificat is clearly the work of a genius. She was a mathematical genius. 2. ) uncount a very high level of skill or ability: Dante …

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  • 3mathematical — math|e|mat|i|cal [ˌmæθıˈmætıkəl] adj 1.) relating to or using mathematics mathematical equation/calculation/formula etc ▪ mathematical analysis ▪ the development of mathematical skills ▪ a mathematical genius 2.) [only before noun] calculating… …

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  • 4mathematical — [[t]mæ̱θəmæ̱tɪk(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n Something that is mathematical involves numbers and calculations. ...mathematical calculations... Given the sheer number of stars that exist it s a mathematical certainty that there is life on other planets …

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  • 5genius — n. great mental capacity, ability 1) to demonstrate, show genius 2) an inventive; rare genius 3) a spark of genius ability 4) a genius for (he has a genius for getting into trouble) person of great mental capacity, ability 5) an artistic;… …

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  • 6Genius — For other uses, see Genius (disambiguation). Human intelligence Abilities and Traits Abstract thought Communication · …

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  • 7genius — /jeen yeuhs/, n., pl. geniuses for 2, 3, 8, genii /jee nee uy / for 6, 7, 9. 1. an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. 2. a person having …

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  • 8genius — ge|ni|us [ˈdʒi:niəs] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: spirit who guards a person or place , from gignere; GENITAL] 1.) [U] a very high level of intelligence, mental skill, or ability, which only a few people have ▪ The film reveals Fellini s… …

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  • 9Mathematical joke — A mathematical joke is a form of humor which relies on aspects of mathematics or a stereotype of mathematicians to derive humor. The humor may come from a pun, or from a double meaning of a mathematical term. It may also come from a lay person s… …

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  • 10genius — noun 1 very great and unusual ability ADJECTIVE ▪ great, pure, real, sheer, true ▪ natural ▪ wayward (esp. BrE) …

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