Prodigy
/ˈprɒd.ɪ.dʒi/noun
A person with exceptional natural ability, or something extraordinary that arouses wonder.
Did you know?In Latin, prodigium referred to a supernatural sign or alarming omen, so the word’s oldest life was tied to fear, fate, and the idea that reality itself could be sending a message.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deik-
“to point out, show”
Latin
Latin
prodigium
“an omen, portent, or monstrous sign”
Late Latin
Latin
prodigium
“a marvel or extraordinary thing”
Old French
Old French
prodige
“a marvel, wonder, or portent”
Middle English
English
prodige
“a portent or wonder”
Modern English
English
prodigy
“an exceptionally talented person or a marvelous thing”