prodigy
/ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/noun
A young person who shows exceptional talent or skill at a very early age.
Example sentences
- “Mozart was a musical prodigy who composed before he turned six.”
- “The tennis prodigy turned professional at fifteen.”
- “Her parents didn't realize she was a math prodigy until third grade.”
Often in the phrase 'child prodigy'. A prodigy shows talent early, while a 'genius' can be any age.