prodigy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.
A wonderful example of something.
An extremely talented person, especially a child.
An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.

/ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-prodigy.wav /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/

prodigy prodigies

From Middle English prodige (“portent”), from Latin prōdigium (“omen, portent, prophetic sign”).

wunderkind girl wonder girl-genius boy-genius boy wonder child prodigy

precocious prodigal child prodigy prodigy house

cyberprodigy prodigious

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