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savante

savante is the female equivalent of savant.

Meaning of savant

Noun

savant (plural savants)

  1. A person of learning, especially one who is versed in literature or science.
  2. A person who is considered eminent because of their achievements.
  3. A person with or without significant mental disabilities who is very gifted in one area of activity, such as playing the piano or mental arithmetic.
    Synonyms:
    idiot savant

See all 4 meanings of savant

Forms of savante

pluralsavantes

Origin of savante

Borrowed from French savante.

Questions about savante

What is savante the female equivalent of?
Savante is the female equivalent of savant.

Words near savante in the dictionary

  1. savannizations
  2. savannoid
  3. savannoids
  4. savant
  5. savant syndrome
  6. savante
  7. savantes
  8. savantic
  9. savantish
  10. savantism
  11. savants

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