prodigy

[prod-i-jee]

noun

plural

prodigies 

1. a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability.

   a musical prodigy.

2. a marvelous example (usually followed byof ).

3. something wonderful or marvelous; a wonder.

4. something abnormal or monstrous.

5. Archaic.,  something extraordinary regarded as of prophetic significance.

prodigy

/ ˈprɒdɪdʒɪ /

noun

1. a person, esp a child, of unusual or marvellous talents

2. anything that is a cause of wonder and amazement

3. something monstrous or abnormal

4. an archaic word for omen

Word History and Origins

Origin of prodigy¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English prodige, from Latin prōdigium “prophetic sign”

Word History and Origins

Origin of prodigy¹

C16: from Latin prōdigium an unnatural happening, from _pro- ¹ + -igium, probably from āio I say

Example Sentences

He’s looking for “prodigies” willing to work seven days a week.

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From teenage prodigy in Bolton to world champion, Khan spent two decades in the spotlight.

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He knows he is a prodigy and does not pretend otherwise.

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It’s 1917 when Lionel, a singing prodigy with a shy, polite bearing, meets charismatic amateur music historian David at a conservatory in Boston.

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A 10-year-old chess prodigy from north-west London has become the youngest person to earn the woman international master title.

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Related Words

• genius 
• sensation 
• whiz 
• wizard 
• wunderkind