ˈəʊmən ˈoʊmən ˈpɔːtɛnt ˈpɔɹtɛnt ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi ˈpɹɑdɪdʒi pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪk an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor a sign of something about to happen he looked for an omen before going into battle an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration she is a chess prodigy