savant

English

/səˈvɑnt/, /ˈsæv.ənt/

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

Etymology

Borrowed from French savant derived from Latin sapiō (I am wise, taste, I know, taste of, have a flavor of, be wise, have a good discernment, I taste of) root from Proto-Indo-European *seh₁p- (research, try).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*seh₁p-

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research, try

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