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Meaning of 'prodigy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Prodigy [ n.]
- Something extraordinary, or out of the usual course of nature, from which omens are drawn; a portent; as, eclipses and meteors were anciently deemed prodigies.
- Anything so extraordinary as to excite wonder or astonishment; a marvel; as, a prodigy of learning.
- A production out of ordinary course of nature; an abnormal development; a monster.

Meaning of 'prodigy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . prodigy [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a sign of something about to happen
Example in sentence:
  • he looked for an omen before going into battle
Meaning (2):
- an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
Example in sentence:
  • she is a chess prodigy
Meaning (3):
- an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality
Example in sentence:
  • the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor

Nearby Words:

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