noun · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/
Southern-England:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
General-American:/ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/
CMU ARPABET:P R AA1 D AH0 JH IY0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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2
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Meaning 2
An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
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Meaning 3
A wonderful example of something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
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Meaning 4
An extremely talented person, especially a child.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
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Meaning 5
An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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6
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Meaning 6
an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor
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Broader terms: exemplar, example, model, good example