prodigious
advancedC1/prəˈdɪdʒəs/ · pro-di-gious
Remarkably great in extent, size, or degree; unnatural or abnormal.
Meanings
Remarkably great in extent, size, or degree; unnatural or abnormal.
بہت ہی بڑا، غیر معمولی یا غیر فطری
بزرگ
buzurg
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- prodigious talent
- prodigious effort
- prodigious memory
Example Sentences
His prodigious talent in music amazed everyone.
اس کی موسیقی میں بڑی صلاحیت نے سب کو حیرت میں ڈال دیا۔
Us ki moseqi mein bari salahiyat ne sab ko hairat mein dal diya.
The prodigious amount of work completed within a short period was commendable.
مختصر وقت میں مکمل ہونے والا بڑا کام بے حد قابل تعریف تھا۔
Mukhtasir waqt mein mukammal hone wala bara kaam be had qabil-e-tareef tha.
Her prodigious memory allowed her to recall all the details perfectly.
اس کی غیر معمولی یاداشت نے اسے تمام تفصیلات کو بخوبی یاد رکھنے میں مدد دی۔
Us ki ghair mamooli yaadash ne use tamam tafseelaat ko bakhoobi yaad rakhne mein madad di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a prodigious talent that stands out as extraordinary.
Imagine a giant (prodigious) star shining brightly in the sky.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، مگر پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishein aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan, magar phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take my breath away; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet they were still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں بڑی سوچ ہو وہاں بڑی کامیابیاں بھی ہوتی ہیں
Jahan bari soch ho wahan bari kamiyabiyan bhi hoti hain.
Where there is great thinking, there are also great successes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "prodigiosus" — unusual, remarkable
First known use: 15th century
The word 'prodigious' has evolved from the Latin term 'prodigiosus', which described something that elicited wonder or surprise.