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English word genius comes from Romanian gentem, Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁-, Proto-Indo-European *-tis (Derives abstract/action nouns from verb roots.), Proto-Indo-European - -tis
gentem (Romanian)
*ǵénh₁- (Proto-Indo-European)
*-tis (Proto-Indo-European)
Derives abstract/action nouns from verb roots.
- -tis (Proto-Indo-European)
*ǵn̥h₁tí- (Proto-Indo-European)
gentis (Latin)
genius (Latin)
(of the intellect) wit, talents, genius (rare). (with respect to the enjoyment of life) the spirit of social enjoyment, fondness for good living, taste, appetite, inclinations. The deity or guardian spirit of a person, place, etc.
genius (English)
(Roman mythology) The guardian spirit of a place or person.. (eulogistic) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.. Extraordinary mental capacity.. Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process. (informal) ingenious, very clever, or original.