savant

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 2 French 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Etymology 2.3 Adjective 2.3.1 Synonyms 2.3.2 Related terms 2.4 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French savant from Latin sapere.

[edit] Noun

savant (plural savants)

1. A person of learning; one who is versed in literature or science.
2. A person eminent for acquirements.

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[edit] French

[edit] Pronunciation

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• IPA: /sa.vɑ̃/, SAMPA: /sa.vA~/

[edit] Etymology

Old present participle of verb savoir (modern: sachant)

[edit] Adjective

	Singular	Plural
Masculine	savant IPA: /sa.vɑ̃/	savants IPA: /sa.vɑ̃/
Feminine	savante IPA: /sa.vɑ̃t/	savantes IPA: /sa.vɑ̃t/

savant

1. scholarly

[edit] Synonyms

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

[edit] Related terms

• savamment
• savoir

[edit] Noun

savant m. (plural savants)

1. scholar, scientist.