savant


Definition: Meaning of, savant in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsav(ə)nt;savɑ̃ /

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savant savants
[countable] [formal]
  1. someone who knows a lot about a subject
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  2. someone who has mental problems and may have lower intelligence than average, but who can do one thing very well, such as adding numbers very quickly
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savant used in phrases

  • idiot savant (noun)
    1. usually involving memory person who is mentally retarded in general but who displays remarkable aptitude in some limited field
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