prodigy

American  

[prod-i-jee] / ˈprɒd ɪ dʒi /

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.

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prodigy British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of prodigy

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

Example Sentences

“Goat,” produced by Golden State Warriors prodigy Stephen Curry, is yet another underdog story about following your dreams wrapped in a by-the-numbers sports movie.

From Los Angeles Times

Patriots prodigy Drake Maye was left longing for a do-over after his first Super Bowl appearance ended in misery on Sunday.

From Barron's

But simply winning is not enough for this prodigy.

From Los Angeles Times

But for the New England Patriots prodigy, following in the intimidating footsteps of all-time great Tom Brady, even that would be just the beginning of the journey.

From Barron's

The tennis team around the prodigy was expanded and soon included a physical trainer, a physiotherapist and the support of psychologists and doctors.

From Barron's

Related Words

• genius
• sensation
• whiz
• wizard
• wunderkind