Mensa
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun
2. Definitions:
- An international society for people with high IQs.
- A table or board game designed to test ones intelligence.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈmɛnsə/
- UK: /ˈmɛnsə/
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "mensa" comes from the Latin word for "table". The society was founded in England in 1946 and has since grown to become an international organization with chapters in many countries. The society is open to people who score in the top 2% on certain intelligence tests. The table game version of Mensa is designed to test ones intelligence and is often played by members of the society.
5. Synonyms:
- High IQ society
- Genius society
6. Related Words:
- Sigma
- Smart
- Brain
7. Example Sentences:
- She was invited to join Mensa after scoring in the top 2% on the IQ test.
- The Mensa game was so challenging that it took them hours to complete.
- He was proud to be a part of the Mensa community and enjoyed attending their events.