savant — a 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
Distinguished scholar and learned scientist
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A true savant doesn't want to flaunt.
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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.
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“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.”
“The art savant could paint masterpieces but struggled with basic social interactions.”
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