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   sa·vant

   /saˈvän(t)/

   noun

   • 1. a very learned or talented person, especially one distinguished in a particular field of science or the arts: "he portrayed himself as a savant and a genius"
   • 2. a person who has an exceptional aptitude in one particular field, such as music or mathematics, despite having significant impairment in other areas of intellectual or social functioning. "Sam has trouble interpreting social cues and facial expressions, yet he is a savant when it comes to music"

   Word Origin early 18th century: French, literally ‘knowing (person)’, present participle (used as a noun) of savoir.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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