1. a person with extensive knowledge or ability in a particular area
Usage: formal
2. a person with a developmental disability who has exceptional skill or knowledge in a specific area
Usage: psychology; often used in ‘savant syndrome’

Examples

• The computer savant solved the complex programming problem in minutes.
• She was considered a literary savant by her professors.
• The young savant could perform incredible mathematical calculations in his head.
• Despite his autism, he was a musical savant who could play any piece after hearing it once.
• The art savant created masterpieces while struggling with basic social interactions.
• Many savants have extraordinary memories for specific types of information.