# prodigy

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ · frequency rank #21,031

## Definitions
1. An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
2. An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.
3. A wonderful example of something.
4. An extremely talented person, especially a child.
5. An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.

## Etymology
From Middle English prodige (“portent”), from Latin prōdigium (“omen, portent, prophetic sign”).

## Easily confused with
- **prodigal** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/prodigal-vs-prodigy)

## Common misspellings (11)
`pordigy`, `pprodigy`, `prdoigy`, `proddigy`, `prodgiy`, `prodiggy`, `prodigyy`, `prodiyg`, `proidgy`, `prrodigy`, `rpodigy`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/prodigy