SportsAugust 21, 2026

prodigies

PROD-ih-jeez

Definition

Young people who are exceptionally talented or successful in a particular field, such as sports.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'prodigium,' which originally meant an omen or a prophetic sign. Over time, it evolved to describe something—or someone—so extraordinary that it seems supernatural or miraculous.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, emphasizing that both were top draft picks and are exceptionally skilled athletes.

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers exchange words in heated Fever-Wings dispute

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