The difference between Genius and Genius hominis
When used as nouns, genius means someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill, whereas genius hominis means the tutelary deity or spirit watching over a particular person.
Genius is also adjective with the meaning: ingenious, very clever, or original.
check bellow for the other definitions of Genius and Genius hominis
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Genius as a noun (eulogistic):
Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.
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Genius as a noun:
Extraordinary mental capacity.
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Genius as a noun:
Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
Examples:
"a work of genius."
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Genius as a noun (Roman mythology):
The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.
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Genius as an adjective (informal):
ingenious, very clever, or original.
Examples:
"What a genius idea!"
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Genius hominis as a noun:
The tutelary deity or spirit watching over a particular person.