noun

prodigy

prodigy, genius, wonder child

The child prodigy played Mozart at age five.

The child prodigy played Mozart at age five.

a/the prodigy a young person with exceptional abilities He was known as a child prodigy.

Synonyms: genius, wunderkind, virtuoso

From Latin 'prodigium' meaning 'omen, portent, monster'.

Think of a 'pro' who is a 'digy' - a professional at a very young age.

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