prodigiousness

Meanings

• noun

  remarkable or extraordinary ability in any field

  - "His prodigiousness in mathematics was evident in his ability to solve complex equations in minutes."
  - "The young violinist displayed prodigiousness beyond her years."

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Variants

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prodigious , prodigiously , prodigiousness , prodigiousnesses

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Etymology

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from Latin prodigiosus, meaning ominous, portentous, from prodigium, a portent, omen, prodigy; a marvel, wonder

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Trivia

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

2. The term 'prodigy' is related to 'prodigiousness', and refers to a person who exhibits exceptional abilities or talent at a very young age.

3. In literature, the term 'prodigious' is often used to describe a remarkable or extraordinary event or character.

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Related Concepts

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1. prodigy: A person who exhibits exceptional abilities or talent at a very young age

2. remarkable: Worthy of attention; impressive or noteworthy

3. extraordinary: Going beyond what is usual or ordinary; remarkable

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Quotes

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1. Graceful afield and afoot in his youth, he bulked into a "prodigious" slugger in his final years.

   - Tom Verducci,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},28 July 2003

2. … Isaac [Newton] was allowed to resume at Grantham and go on to Cambridge, where … he was to remain for nearly thirty-five secluded, "prodigious" years.

   - John Updike,{it}New Yorker{/it},30 Mar. 1998

3. She had what was known in those days as a hollow leg, meaning she was able to drink "prodigious" amounts of liquor without getting drunk, or so she thought.

   - {it}Vanity Fair{/it},July 2000

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Culture

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Prodigiousness has been a theme in literature and art, often representing exceptional talent or ability. For example, in the novel 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens, the character David is described as a prodigy in painting.

How to Memorize "prodigiousness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with extraordinary abilities or talent, such as a child genius or a musical prodigy.
   - Imagine a crowd gathered around this person, marveling at their abilities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prodigiousness' with words like 'talent', 'ability', 'remarkable', and 'extraordinary'.
   - Think of a person you know who exhibits prodigiousness in their field and use them as a mental image.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'prodigiousness' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Prodigious talents deserve recognition' or 'Prodigious abilities impress everyone'.

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