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savanta person of learning; a scholar, especially a distinguished scientist

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person of learning; a scholar, especially a distinguished scientist

Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈvɑːnt/

Korean meaning: 학자, 박식한 사람 (특히 뛰어난 과학자)

Korean pronunciation: 서-반트 (강세: 반트)

Example Sentences

  • My uncle is a tech savant who can fix any computer problem, but he still can't figure out how to use a microwave.
  • The young savant memorized the entire encyclopedia by age 12.
  • She's a financial savant who can predict market trends, but she forgot her own birthday last week.

savant

NOUN

//səˈvɑːnt//

a person of learning; a scholar, especially a distinguished scientist

savant concept
💡 Concept

Distinguished scholar and learned scientist

savant mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Smart ant saves knowledge - a true savant scholar!

savant rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A true savant doesn't want to flaunt.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/səˈvɑːnt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsævɑːnt/

🌳Etymology

Rootsav-
Suffix--ant

Origin

From French savant, derived from the present participle of the Latin verb sapere, meaning 'to know' or 'to be wise.' The word entered English in the 17th century, borrowed directly from French.

🎵Rhyme

wanthauntgauntflaunt
want
haunt
gaunt
flaunt

🔗Collocations

idiot savant
mathematical savant
autistic savant
musical savant
computer savant
renowned savant

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My uncle is a tech savant who can fix any computer problem, but he still can't figure out how to use a microwave.

The young savant memorized the entire encyclopedia by age 12.

😄 Fun example

She's a financial savant who can predict market trends, but she forgot her own birthday last week.

The art savant could paint masterpieces but struggled with basic social interactions.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

scholargeniusexpertprodigyintellectual

Antonyms

ignoramusnoviceamateur

Related

expertiseautismtalentbrilliancesyndrome

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