savants

Meanings

• noun

  Individuals with exceptional intellectual capacity or knowledge in specific areas, often referred to as 'idiots savants'.

  - "Despite his savant-like abilities in mathematics, John struggled with simple everyday tasks."
  - "The savant could calculate complex equations in his head almost instantaneously."

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Synonyms

idiot savant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with savants
canvasses , dossants , ransoms

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Derived from the French word 'savant', meaning 'learned' or 'knowledgeable'.

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Trivia

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1. Savants were often featured in early circuses and sideshows as curiosities.

2. The term 'savant' comes from the French word 'savoir', meaning 'to know'.

3. Savant syndrome was first identified in the late 1800s by Dr. Paul Broca.

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Related Concepts

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1. Idiot savant: A person with savant syndrome, characterized by the presence of exceptional skills or abilities in one or more areas, often in contrast to intellectual disability in other areas.

2. Savant syndrome: A neurological disorder characterized by the presence of exceptional abilities, often in the context of intellectual disability.

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Culture

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Savants have been featured in various forms of media, including novels, films, and documentaries, highlighting their extraordinary abilities and the challenges they face in daily life.

How to Memorize "savants"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with extraordinary abilities, such as calculating large numbers in their head or remembering vast amounts of information.
   - Visualize the term 'savant' as a label for such individuals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'savant' with individuals who have exceptional abilities in specific areas.
   - Remember that savants often have intellectual disabilities in other areas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'savant': 'S' for 'S'pecial, 'A'bilities, 'V'ery 'A'nticipated, 'N'ot 'T'ypical.

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