Savant

usgb/səˈvɑːnt/
noun

A person with an amazing skill or talent in a particular area, often in spite of a mental disability.

He was a musical savant, capable of playing complex melodies after hearing them just once.
Visual representation of "savant" - A person with an amazing skill or talent in a particular area, often in spite of a mental disability.

Often appears as...

  • musical savant
  • artistic savant
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Mental Disability Contrast

The term savant often highlights a contrast where amazing skills exist alongside mental disabilities.

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Despite his autism, he's a savant with a phenomenal memory for dates.
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Specific Ability Focus

A savant usually excels in a very specific area, not broadly across many fields.

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She's not a jack-of-all-trades but a savant in quantum physics.
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Innate Talent

The skills of a savant are often innate and may seem effortless to them.

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His piano playing is not just learned; he's a true savant.
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