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ιδιοφυής
ingenious /iðiofiˈis/
adjectiveC1#6411 most common
Also: genius, brilliant
Example sentences
Ο Γιάννης είναι ιδιοφυής μαθητής.
John is an ingenious student.
Η ιδιοφυής ιδέα του κέρδισε το βραβείο.
His ingenious idea won the award.
Η λύση του προβλήματος ήταν ιδιοφυής.
The solution to the problem was ingenious.
Αυτή η ιδιοφυής εφεύρεση θα αλλάξει τον κόσμο.
This ingenious invention will change the world.
Ο δάσκαλος μας είπε ότι η ιδιοφυής σκέψη απαιτεί χρόνο.
Our teacher told us that ingenious thinking takes time.
Η ιδιοφυής στρατηγική του τον βοήθησε να κερδίσει τον αγώνα.
His ingenious strategy helped him win the match.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ιδιοφυής | ιδιοφυείς |
| Genitive | ιδιοφυούς | ιδιοφυών |
| Accusative | ιδιοφυή | ιδιοφυείς |
| Vocative | ιδιοφυή | ιδιοφυείς |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ιδιοφυής' derives from the combination of 'ίδιος' (idios), meaning 'own' or 'private', and 'φυής' (phyis), meaning 'nature' or 'growth'. This term captures the essence of an individual possessing a unique or exceptional nature, leading to the meaning of 'ingenious'.
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