[ˈsavnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a very learned or talented person, especially one distinguished in a particular field of science or the arts
(e.g: he portrayed himself as a savant and a genius)

- a person who has an exceptional aptitude in one particular field, such as music or mathematics, despite having significant impairment in other areas of intellectual or social functioning
(e.g: Sam has trouble interpreting social cues and facial expressions, yet he is a savant when it comes to music)


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Origin:
early 18th century: French, literally ‘knowing (person)’, present participle (used as a noun) of savoir