prodigy

The definition of a prodigy is someone who is especially skilled at a task or especially intelligent, especially at a young age.

(noun)

An example of a prodigy is chess great Bobby Fisher.

See prodigy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. prodigies

Rare an extraordinary happening, thought to presage good or evil fortune
a person, thing, or act so extraordinary as to inspire wonder; specif., a child of highly unusual talent or genius

Origin: L prodigium < pro-, before + OL *agiom, a thing said < aio, I say: see adage

See prodigy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. prod·i·gies

A person with exceptional talents or powers: a math prodigy.
An act or event so extraordinary or rare as to inspire wonder. See Synonyms at wonder.
A portentous sign or event; an omen.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English prodige, portent

Origin: , from Latin prōdigium

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