Prodigy Definition
prŏdə-jē
prodigies
noun
prodigies
A person with exceptional talents or powers.
A math prodigy.
American Heritage
An extraordinary happening, thought to presage good or evil fortune.
Webster's New World
A person, thing, or act so extraordinary as to inspire wonder; specif., a child of highly unusual talent or genius.
Webster's New World
A portentous sign or event; an omen.
American Heritage
An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- prognostication
- prognostic
- presage
- portent
- omen
- natural
- genius
- phenomenon
- marvel
- wonder
- miracle
- wizard
- walking encyclopedia
- whiz-kid
- Wunderkind (German)
Other Word Forms of Prodigy
Noun
Singular:
prodigy
Plural:
prodigiesOrigin of Prodigy
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Middle English prodige (“portent"), from Latin prōdigium (“omen, portent, prophetic sign").
From Wiktionary
Middle English prodige portent from Latin prōdigium
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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