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prodigious

pro·di·gious [ prə díjjəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. sizable: great in amount, size, or extent

2. marvelous: very impressive or amazing

[Mid-16th century. < Latin prodigiosus "marvelous" < prodigium "prophetic sign, portent"]

pro·di·gious·ly adverb
pro·di·gious·ness noun
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