About The Word Prodigy
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Prodigy
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What's The Definition Of Prodigy?
[n] an unusually talented or intelligent child
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prodigy: infant prodigy | wonder child Related Terms | Find terms related to Prodigy: See Also | boy wonder | brain | child prodigy | genius | mastermind Prodigy In Webster's Dictionary \Prod"i*gy\, n.; pl. {Prodigies}. [ L. prodigium; pro
before + (perh.) a word appearing in adagium adage: cf. F.
prodige. Cf. {Adage}. ]
1. 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.
So many terrors, voices, prodigies, May warn thee,
as a sure foregoing sign. --Milton.
2. Anything so extraordinary as to excite wonder or
astonishment; a marvel; as, a prodigy of learning.
3. A production out of ordinary course of nature; an abnormal
development; a monster. --B. Jonson.
Syn: Wonder; miracle; portent; marvel; monster.
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