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prodigy

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

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Definition of prodigy

noun (plural prodigies)

[often with modifier]
  • a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities:a Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day
  • an outstanding example of a particular quality:Germany seemed a prodigy of industrial discipline
  • an amazing or unusual thing, especially one out of the ordinary course of nature:omens and prodigies abound in Livy’s work

Origin:

late 15th century (denoting something extraordinary considered to be an omen): from Latin prodigium 'portent'

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