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prodigy

noun

An impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi

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noun

  1. An impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality

    “The Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor”

noun

  1. A sign of something about to happen

    “He looked for an omen before going into battle”

noun

  1. An unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

    “She is a chess prodigy”

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Example Sentences

The Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor
He looked for an omen before going into battle
She is a chess prodigy

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