Meaning of the word prodigy in English

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prodigy

US /ˈprɑː.də.dʒi/
UK /ˈprɑː.də.dʒi/
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Noun

1.

a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities

Example:
The young pianist was a musical prodigy.
She was considered a child prodigy in mathematics.
2.

an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality

Example:
The new bridge is a prodigy of engineering.
Her ability to recall facts is a prodigy.
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