How do you spot a genius?

Question

I want to know how!

Help?

Answer 1

genius  



gen·ius [jnyəss, jnee əss]

(plural gen·ius·es)

noun

1.  somebody with outstanding talent: somebody with exceptional ability, especially somebody whose intellectual or creative achievements gain worldwide recognition

2.  outstanding talent: exceptional intellectual or creative ability

3.  somebody with specific skill: a person with great specialized skill

a genius with computers



4.  or (plural ge·ni·i [jnee ]) quality: a special quality that characterizes a place, period, or people

5.  or (plural ge·ni·i) guardian spirit: in Roman mythology, a guardian spirit of a person, place, or institution

6.  or (plural ge·ni·i) demon: a supposed demon or supernatural being

7.  influence: somebody who or something that exerts a strong influence

an evil genius



[14th century. < Latin, "guardian spirit" < gignere "beget"]

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Answer 2

They're just like dogs. Hold out a calculus textbook (analogous to a bone in this instance), and if they come running you know they're a genius.

Answer 3

they have giant heads

Answer 4

I just look in the mirror. Works every time!