child prodigy
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Definition
Noun: A child prodigy is a young person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional ability or talent in a particular field at a very early age, often to a level comparable to an adult expert.
Usage
The term is used to describe a child with extraordinary, innate talent. It emphasizes the combination of extreme youth and exceptional skill. - It is typically used as a countable noun. - It often appears with the verb "to be" (e.g., was a child prodigy) or verbs like "recognize," "consider," or "describe as."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "infant prodigy": A less common variant, specifically emphasizing very early childhood.
- The media dubbed him an infant prodigy after he began reading at age two.
Variants and Related Words
- Prodigy (n.): A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities. "Child prodigy" is a specific type of prodigy.
- Wunderkind (n.): A German loanword with a similar meaning, often used in contexts of business or the arts.
- Whiz kid (n., informal): A young person who is exceptionally skilled or successful, especially in technology or business.
Synonyms
- Genius (though this term is not age-specific)
- Boy wonder / Girl wonder (informal, often journalistic)
- Mozart (used figuratively in certain contexts to mean a prodigy, e.g., )
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- A child prodigy in the making: Describes a young person showing signs of potentially becoming a prodigy.
- With her perfect pitch and intense focus, many teachers see her as a child prodigy in the making.
Noun
- a prodigy whose talents are recognized at an early age
- Mozart was a child prodigy