Where does “genius” come from?
genius (Latin) comes from Proto-Indo-European ǵenh₁- — to produce, to beget, to give birth.
genius (Latin): the deity or guardian spirit of a person, place,...
Definitions
- the deity or guardian spirit of a person, place,...
Ancestry of “genius”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵenh₁- | to produce, to beget, to give birth |