Savant
(noun)
- A person with an extraordinary ability or knowledge in a particular field, especially a person with a developmental disorder who displays exceptional skill or brilliance in a specific area.
- A highly learned person; a scholar.
Origin:
The word savant is derived from the french word "savant" which means "learned person".
Examples:
- He is a savant in mathematics and can solve complex equations in his head.
- She is a savant in music and can play multiple instruments with ease.
- He is a savant in languages and can speak fluently in many different tongues.
- She is a savant in art and can paint with amazing detail and accuracy.
- He is a savant in history and can recall dates and events with great precision.