Savant

A savant (suh-VAHNT) is a learned person, well versed in literature or science, often with an exceptional skill in a specialized field of learning.

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The term is also commonly used as an abbreviated term for autistic savant, formerly termed an idiot savant.

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The word comes from the French word savant , meaning scientist (literally, knowing).

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A savant can sometimes simply be a person who uses more of their brain. Some people become savants after some sort of injury.

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Literature: :For other uses of Literature, see Literature (disambiguation)....

Science: :For the scientific journal named Science, see Science Magazine....