infant prodigy

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Word: Infant Prodigy

Definition: An "infant prodigy" is a young child who shows exceptional talent or ability in a certain area at a very early age. This could be in music, art, mathematics, or any other skill.

Usage Instructions: You can use "infant prodigy" when talking about a child who is remarkably talented. It is often used in contexts where their abilities are recognized and praised by others.

Example Sentence: "The young girl is an infant prodigy, playing the piano beautifully even though she is only five years old."

Advanced Usage:

• When discussing an "infant prodigy," you might refer to specific fields, such as "music," "math," or "art." For example: "He is an infant prodigy in mathematics, solving complex problems that even adults struggle with."

Word Variants:

• Prodigy: This is a general term that can refer to someone, not just an infant, with exceptional qualities.
• Child Prodigy: This term is similar to "infant prodigy" but may refer to slightly older children.

Different Meanings:

While "infant prodigy" specifically refers to a young child with extraordinary talents, the word "prodigy" on its own can refer to any person with exceptional abilities, regardless of age.

Synonyms:

• Child Prodigy
• Young Genius
• Wunderkind (a German word often used in English to describe a talented child)

Related Idioms:

• "Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth" - This means a person is born into wealth or privilege, but it can sometimes relate to being given opportunities for talent development.
• "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" - This idiom suggests that children often resemble their parents in talent or behavior, which can relate to prodigies if their parents are also talented.

Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific phrasal verbs that directly relate to "infant prodigy," but you can use general phrases to discuss development, such as: - "Grow up" - To develop from a child to an adult.

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Noun

1. a prodigy whose talents are recognized at an early age
   • Mozart was a child prodigy

Synonyms

• child prodigy
• wonder child