savant
See also: Savant
English
Etymology
Borrowed from French savant, from Latin sapere. Doublet of sapient.
Noun
savant (plural savants)
- A person of learning, especially one who is versed in literature or science.
- A person who is considered eminent because of their achievements.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- savant syndrom
- savantism
Translations
a person of learning
a person eminent for his achievements
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French
Etymology
Old present participle of the verb savoir (modern: sachant).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sa.vɑ̃/
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Adjective
savant (feminine singular savante, masculine plural savants, feminine plural savantes)
- scholarly, scientific
- perfect
- savant mélange
- perfect blend
- savant mélange
Synonyms
- érudit, though the two are often juxtaposed (savants being portrayed as wise, the erudite as book-smart)
Derived terms
Related terms
Noun
Verb
savant
- (obsolete) present participle of savoir
Further reading
- “savant” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
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