prodigies

Meanings

• noun

  A person who, at a very young age, shows great or extraordinary intellectual or creative ability.

  - "She is a musical prodigy who started playing the piano at the age of five."
  - "He is a mathematics prodigy who can solve complex equations in his head."

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Synonyms

boy wonder , child prodigy , wunderkind

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prodigies
apologies , augeries , colleges , declines , eggplies , histories , jugglies , lies , muggles , nuggets , obliges , pries , regies , sages , stories , tries , wages

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Variants

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prodigies , prodigy

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Etymology

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From Latin prodigiosus, meaning portentous or ominous, later meaning remarkable or extraordinary.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prodigy' comes from the Latin word 'prodigiosus', which means 'portentous' or 'ominous'.

2. There are many famous prodigies throughout history, including Albert Einstein, who spoke his first words at 15 months old and could read at the age of three.

3. In ancient Rome, a prodigy was considered a sign from the gods and was often interpreted as an omen or portent.

4. Some studies suggest that child prodigies may have certain neurological differences that contribute to their exceptional abilities.

5. There is a saying, 'Every prodigy hides a failure.' This means that even the most talented individuals have faced setbacks and challenges in their lives.

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Related Concepts

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1. Child prodigy: A person who demonstrates exceptional ability or talent at a very young age.

2. Genius: A person who has exceptional intellectual or creative ability.

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Culture

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Prodigies have been a source of fascination and inspiration throughout history. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, often as child prodigies who excel in various fields such as music, mathematics, or painting. One famous example is Mozart, who started composing music at the age of five.

How to Memorize "prodigies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a young child playing a musical instrument or solving a complex puzzle.
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   - Associate the word 'prodigy' with the image of a young person excelling in a particular field.
   - Think of the word 'exceptional' when you see or hear the word 'prodigy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-R-O-D-I-G-Y' to remember the definition: Person Reaching Outstanding Development In Genius or Yield.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'prodigy' to help remember its meaning.

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