Added 9 October 2026
prodigy
/ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ noun
In Latin: prōdigium Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about prodigy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration.
she is a chess prodigy
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A sign of something about to happen.
he looked for an omen before going into battle
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An impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality.
the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor
Origin
From Middle English prodige (“portent”), from Latin prōdigium (“omen, portent, prophetic sign”).
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)