savant
noun | /savant/
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist
savant
noun | /savant/
Advanced WordsHARDa learned person, especially a distinguished scientist
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"The laboratory employed a brilliant savant to lead the research team."
"Though quiet, he was regarded as a savant in linguistics."
Mnemonic Trick
SAVANT → SAVE + VANT: think “savant” = someone saved from ordinary — exceptional scholar.
Etymology
From French savant, from savoir “to know.”
Used for a learned or brilliant person; sometimes narrow genius.
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