savant

Meaning

  1. A person of learning, especially one who is versed in literature or science.
  2. A person who is considered eminent because of their achievements.
  3. A person with significant mental disabilities who is very gifted in one area of activity, such as playing the piano or mental arithmetic.

Frequency

35k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/sæˈvɑnt/
Etymology

Borrowed from French savant, from Latin sapiō. Doublet of sapient.

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