savant

Meaning

Noun

• 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.

Related

Similar words

• erudite
• expert
• genius

Origin

• Borrowed from French savant, from Latin sapiō. sapient.