Savant
/səˈvænt/noun
A learned person or scholar, especially one with profound knowledge in a particular area.
Did you know?The term 'savant' is rooted in the Latin word for 'to know', revealing a deeper connection between knowledge and power in ancient societies.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
savant
“knowledgeable, learned”
Latin
Latin
sapere
“to know, to be wise”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sāpe
“to taste, to perceive”
Middle English
Middle English
savant
“a learned person or scholar”