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- [prod-i-jee]
- /ˈprɒd ɪ dʒi/
- /ˈprɒd.ɪ.dʒi/
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- [prod-i-jee]
- /ˈprɒd ɪ dʒi/
Definitions of prodigy word
- noun plural prodigy a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability: a musical prodigy. 1
- noun plural prodigy a marvelous example (usually followed by of). 1
- noun plural prodigy something wonderful or marvelous; a wonder. 1
- noun plural prodigy something abnormal or monstrous. 1
- noun plural prodigy Archaic. something extraordinary regarded as of prophetic significance. 1
- noun prodigy gifted person 1
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Origin of prodigy
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English prodige < Latin prōdigium prophetic sign
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Parts of speech for Prodigy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prodigy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prodigy
noun prodigy
- phenomenon — a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable: to study the phenomena of nature.
- abruptness — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- academician — An academician is a member of an academy, usually one which has been formed to improve or maintain standards in a particular field.
- artiste — An artiste is a professional entertainer, for example a singer or a dancer.
- bombshell — A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news.
Antonyms for prodigy
noun prodigy
- normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
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