Savants: meaning, definitions and examples
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savants
[ sษหvษหnt ]
exceptional ability
A savant is a person who demonstrates profound and prodigious capacities or abilities, often in a specific area such as music, art, calculation, or memory, despite having a developmental condition or disability. Savants are frequently associated with autism spectrum disorders but can occur in individuals without such diagnoses.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The talented pianist was considered a savant in the world of classical music.
- Many savants can perform complex mathematical calculations in their heads.
- His ability to memorize vast amounts of information made him a savant in historical facts.
Translations
Translations of the word "savants" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sabedores
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Wissende
- Fachmann
- Talent
๐ฎ๐ฉ ahli
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฒะฐะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ savant
- znawca
- geniusz
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใดใกใณ
๐ซ๐ท savant
๐ช๐ธ sabio
๐น๐ท savant
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ savant
๐ธ๐ฐ savant
๐จ๐ณ ๅคฉๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ savant
๐ฎ๐ธ savant
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฒะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ savant
๐ฒ๐ฝ sabio
Etymology
The word 'savant' comes from the French term 'savant', meaning 'one who knows' or 'learned'. It is derived from the Latin verb 'sapere', which means 'to be wise'. The term was first introduced into English in the early 19th century, specifically in the context of individuals who exhibited exceptional abilities in specific areas despite facing cognitive or developmental challenges. Historically, the concept of a savant has been particularly noted in relation to autism, where individuals may demonstrate extraordinary talents alongside intellectual disabilities. The study of savants has also spurred further research into the nature of intelligence and the human brain's capacity for specialization.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,131, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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