prodigy
Americannoun
plural
prodigies-
a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability.
a musical prodigy.
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a marvelous example (usually followed byof ).
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something wonderful or marvelous; a wonder.
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something abnormal or monstrous.
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Archaic. something extraordinary regarded as of prophetic significance.
noun
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a person, esp a child, of unusual or marvellous talents
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anything that is a cause of wonder and amazement
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something monstrous or abnormal
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an archaic word for omen
Etymology
Origin of prodigy
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English prodige, from Latin prōdigium “prophetic sign”
Example Sentences
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But if Searle is the underdog against the teenage prodigy, then he at least has a history of triumphing over adversity.
From BBC
French prodigy Wembanyama was instrumental in the victory, leading a determined fightback that included 31 points and 13 rebounds before he exited with a leg injury early in the fourth quarter.
From Barron's
French prodigy Wembanyama led the Spurs scoring with 26 points, but San Antonio were left frustrated after Cleveland poured in 37 fourth quarter points to clinch victory.
From Barron's
The prodigy from Leicester says she is hoping to become the best chess player in the world in her age category.
From BBC
What prodigies of wealth and abundance has the world achieved on the pure paper standard!
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