noun
prodigy
PRO-dihd-zhee
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."
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
Word Forms
prodigies plural
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Etymology
From Latin prōdigium, "omen, portent, prophetic sign."