Genius is exceptional intellectual ability or a very high level of intelligence.

There is no scientifically precise definition of genius, and the question of whether the notion itself has any real meaning has long been a subject of debate. Research into what causes genius and mastery is still in its early stages, and psychology offers relevant insights. A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of unprecedented insight. This may refer to a particular aspect of an individual, or the individual in his or her entirety; to a scholar in many subjects (e.g. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz or Leonardo da Vinci)[1] or a scholar in a single subject (e.g., Albert Einstein or Charles Darwin).
Contents [hide] 1 Etymology 2 Historical development 2.1 Galton 3 Psychology 3.1 IQ and genius 4 Philosophy 5 See also 6 References 7 Bibliography 8 Further reading 9 External links