Nov 1, 2015 · According to the American Heritage Dictionary, if you use "genius" in any other meaning, including "an extremely intelligent human being", the correct plural form is …

Dec 16, 2010 · genius meant "the tutelar deity of a person or place" ingenium meant "innate or natural quality, nature" Both words ultimately derive from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁ …

Nov 9, 2017 · The word "epiphanic genius" appears, briefly, in the literature on the psychologist William James. Epiphany / epiphanic, defined by the ODO. A moment of sudden and great …

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Oct 10, 2013 · In 2010, linguist Neal Whitman wrote it's the Prime Time for "Imma" commenting on its use in pop lyrics.. In fact, this Imma (also spelled I'ma, I'mma, Ima, and I'm a) is not the …

Dec 22, 2015 · @Clare - Robertson cannot be given the entire credit for the proverb, simply because he modified something that was already in existence, namely, the proverb ‘Great …

Jun 5, 2020 · On the contrary, we find ourselves wondering whether his genius wasn’t (ii)_____ in some mysterious way by his mood. the correct answer for the blank is "served". The meaning …

I've noticed that there is a slight difference between typical British and American usage of these words. In the U.S., clever usually implies a certain amount of ingenuity, while smart implies …

Dec 5, 2014 · Oh let me prostrate thus before you fall,/ My better Angel, and my Guardian Genius!/ Permit me, royal Mistress, to renounce/ My faithful Sentiments, my Soul's true …

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, …