The difference between Prodigy and Wunderkind
When used as nouns, prodigy means an extraordinary thing seen as an omen, whereas wunderkind means a child prodigy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Prodigy and Wunderkind
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Prodigy as a noun (now, _, rare):
An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.
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Prodigy as a noun:
An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.
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Prodigy as a noun:
An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder.
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Prodigy as a noun:
A wonderful example of something.
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Prodigy as a noun:
An extremely talented person, especially a child.
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Wunderkind as a noun:
A child prodigy; a phenom.
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Wunderkind as a noun:
A highly talented or gifted individual; one who is successful at a young age.