savant
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/səˈvɑːnt/
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/ˈsævənt/
A person with exceptional knowledge or skill in a particular area.
The savant's expertise in ancient languages was truly remarkable.
A person with extraordinary abilities in a specific skill or memory, despite having difficulties in other areas.
Despite his challenges, the savant could play complex musical pieces perfectly after hearing them just once.