noun
Uncommon
prodigy
PRO-dihd-zhee
Prodigy (noun) means a person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability. Example: “The young violinist was hailed as a musical prodigy.”
noun
1
A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
"The young violinist was hailed as a musical prodigy."
2
An extraordinary or amazing thing.
"The ancient bridge was seen as a prodigy of engineering."
"John Foxe believed that special prodigies had heralded the Reformation."
— Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic (1971)
How to use prodigy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (often a child) with amazing natural talent, or something remarkable.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
child prodigy
musical prodigy
chess prodigy
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Word forms
- Plural
- prodigies
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Etymology
From Latin prōdigium, "omen, portent, prophetic sign."
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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.
