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prodigy

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Noun — A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.

How to use prodigy

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child prodigy musical prodigy chess prodigy

Etymology

From Latin prōdigium, "omen, portent, prophetic sign."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “prodigy” mean?

The word “prodigy” means a person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability. In plain terms, someone (often a child) with amazing natural talent, or something remarkable.

How do you pronounce “prodigy”?

“Prodigy” is pronounced PRO-dihd-zhee (/ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ in IPA).

How do you use “prodigy” in a sentence?

Here is “prodigy” used in a sentence: “The young violinist was hailed as a musical prodigy.”

What part of speech is “prodigy”?

“Prodigy” is a noun.

Where does the word “prodigy” come from?

The word “prodigy” comes from Latin. From Latin prōdigium, "omen, portent, prophetic sign.".

Is “prodigy” a common word?

“Prodigy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “prodigy” have?

“Prodigy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.

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