savant

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French savant, from Latin sapiō. Doublet of sapient.

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savant (plural savants)

  1. A person of learning, especially one who is versed in literature or science.
  2. A person who is considered eminent because of their achievements.
  3. A person with significant mental disabilities who is very gifted in one area of activity, such as playing the piano or mental arithmetic.
    Synonym: idiot savant

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Old present participle of the verb savoir (modern: sachant).

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savant (feminine savante, masculine plural savants, feminine plural savantes)

  1. scholarly, scientific
  2. perfect
    savant mélange
    perfect blend

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

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savant m (plural savants, feminine savante)

  1. scholar, scientist

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savant

  1. (obsolete) present participle of savoir

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savant

  1. Alternative form of savynge

Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French savant.

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savant m (plural savanți)

  1. scholar, scientist

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