savant

Meanings

• noun

  A person with exceptional intellectual capacity or memory in one or more specific areas, often referred to as a 'genius' or 'prodigy'.

  - "Despite his savant abilities in mathematics, John struggled with everyday social interactions."
  - "Synesthesia is a condition where individuals have savant-like abilities in perceiving information through multiple senses."

• noun

  A term used to describe an extraordinary capacity for learning or remembering certain types of information, often in individuals with developmental disabilities.

  - "Her savant skills in memorizing numbers allowed her to recall pi to an astonishing number of decimal places."
  - "The autistic boy's savant abilities in drawing became apparent when he began creating detailed and realistic landscapes at a young age."

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Synonyms

idiot savant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with savant
canvent , davant , avant , vent

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Variants

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savant , savants , savant syndrome , autistic savant , autistic savants , idiot savant , idiot savants , idiots savants

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Etymology

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From French 'savant' meaning 'learned' or 'knowledgeable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'savant' comes from the French word for 'learned' or 'knowledgeable'.

2. Savant abilities can include exceptional memory, calculation skills, artistic talent, musical ability, and spatial awareness.

3. There are estimated to be around 1 in 20,000 individuals with savant syndrome, making it a rare condition.

4. Savants have been known to create works of art, music, and literature despite having limited verbal communication skills.

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Related Concepts

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1. Idiot Savant: A term used to describe individuals with savant abilities who also have developmental disabilities, such as autism or intellectual disability.

2. Prodigy: An individual with exceptional abilities or talents, often in a specific area, from a young age.

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Culture

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Savants have been featured in various forms of literature and media, including the novel 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' about Jean-Dominique Bauby, who was a savant after suffering a stroke.

How to Memorize "savant"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'savant', visualize a person with exceptional abilities or knowledge, such as a mathematician or artist.
   - Imagine the word 'savant' written out in bold letters to help reinforce the spelling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'savant' with the concept of exceptional abilities or knowledge.
   - Create a mental image of a person with a 'savant' ability, such as a calculator in your mind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'savant' with the word 'gifted', as both words begin with the same letter.
   - Use the acronym 'S-A-V-A-N-T' to remember the definition: 'S' for 'Specific Abilities and Talents, V' for 'Verifiably Exceptional, A' for 'Above Average, N' for 'Naturally Gifted, T' for 'Truly Remarkable'.

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