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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The country’s resident tennis prodigy, Jannik Sinner, has four major titles and counting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Two years ago, Jack Lang of The Athletic, external tracked down a once-teenage Brazilian prodigy dubbed 'The Little Seal', now 38 enjoying a quiet life coaching kids in North Carolina.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Insider info: Miles Caton sung alongside the musician H.E.R. before being cast as blues prodigy Preacher Boy, but he had to learn to master the guitar for the role.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
The last feature Gyllenhaal appeared in as an actor was 2018’s “The Kindergarten Teacher,” playing an overzealous mentor to a young poetry prodigy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
They'd gotten his number from Krazy Keith, who they'd contacted because of his scholarly articles about prodigy.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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