ˈprädəjē, -ji noun
( -es )
Etymology: Latin prodigium omen, portent, monster, from prod- (variant of pro- before) + -igium (akin to aio I say) — more at pro- , adage
1.
a. archaic : something out of the usual course of nature (as an eclipse or meteor) that is a portent : omen , sign
b. : something extraordinary or inexplicable : one that is abnormal or monstrous
the name of the prodigy was the “Ferris wheel” and thousands were scrambling to get a ride — John Kobler
2. : one that excites admiration or wonder: as
a. : an extraordinary, marvelous, or unusual accomplishment, deed, or instance — often used with of
regarded as a worker of prodigies — T.B.Macaulay
b. : a highly gifted or academically talented child
he was what is called an infant prodigy — Bruce Bliven b.1889
Synonyms: see wonder