savant

Etymology
Borrowed from, from. .

Noun

 * 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.

Translations

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 * Finnish:
 * German: ,
 * Italian:
 * Romanian:, ,


 * Turkish: ,

Etymology
Old present participle of the verb (modern: ).

Adjective

 * 1) scholarly, scientific
 * 2) perfect

Synonyms

 * , though the two are often juxtaposed (savants being portrayed as wise, the erudite as book-smart)

Noun

 * 1) scholar, scientist

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) scholar, scientist