First Known Use: 15th century
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prodigy
noun prod·i·gy \ˈprä-də-jē\
: a young person who is unusually talented in some way
plural prod·i·gies
Full Definition of PRODIGY
1
a : a portentous event : omen b : something extraordinary or inexplicable
2
a : an extraordinary, marvelous, or unusual accomplishment, deed, or event b : a highly talented child or youth
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Origin of PRODIGY
Middle English, from Latin prodigium omen, monster, from pro-, prod- + -igium (akin to aio I say) — more at adage
PRODIGY Defined for Kids
prodigy
noun prod·i·gy \ˈprä-də-jē\
plural prod·i·gies
Definition of PRODIGY for Kids
1
: an unusually talented child
2
: an amazing event or action : wonder
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