1. (

• prodigy

) an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration; "she is a chess prodigy" ;

2. (

• omen ,
• portent ,
• presage ,
• prognostic ,
• prognostication ,
• prodigy

) a sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen before going into battle" ;

3. (

• prodigy

) an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality; "the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor" ;