Prodigy: meaning, definitions and examples
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prodigy
[ ˈprɒdɪdʒi ]
young talent
A prodigy is a young person who is unusually talented in a particular area, especially in music, mathematics, or art. Prodigies often demonstrate exceptional abilities at a very young age.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was hailed as a prodigy for his piano skills at the age of 5.
- The young artist's paintings were so advanced that many considered her a prodigy.
- Her mathematical abilities were so exceptional that she was recognized as a prodigy in the field.
- The prodigy astounded everyone with her remarkable violin performance.
- The prodigy's talent was evident from a very early age.
Translations
Translations of the word "prodigy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prodigio
🇮🇳 अद्भुत प्रतिभा
🇩🇪 Wunderkind
🇮🇩 anak ajaib
🇺🇦 вундеркінд
🇵🇱 cudowne dziecko
🇯🇵 神童 (しんどう)
🇫🇷 prodige
🇪🇸 prodigio
🇹🇷 dahi çocuk
🇰🇷 천재 소년
🇸🇦 طفل معجزة
🇨🇿 zázračné dítě
🇸🇰 zázračné dieťa
🇨🇳 神童 (shéntóng)
🇸🇮 čudežni otrok
🇮🇸 undrabarn
🇰🇿 керемет бала
🇬🇪 საოცრება ბავშვი
🇦🇿 möcüzə uşaq
🇲🇽 prodigio
Word origin
The word 'prodigy' originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word 'prodigium,' meaning an omen or portent. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone with exceptional abilities, especially at a young age. Prodigies have captured the fascination of society for centuries, with many famous historical figures being recognized as prodigies in their respective fields.