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idiot savant

 

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Noun idiot savant has 1 sense
  1. idiot savant - person who is mentally retarded in general but who displays remarkable aptitude in some limited field (usually involving memory)
    --1 is a kind of
    simpleton, simple

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Idiot Savant

Definition:

An idiot savant refers to an individual who is highly skilled or talented in a specific area, typically in contrast to having significant intellectual or social limitations in other aspects of life. This term is often used to describe someone who displays exceptional abilities or knowledge in specialized subjects, such as mathematics, music, art, or memory recall.

Examples:

Example 1: Noun

John, an idiot savant, could effortlessly calculate complex mathematical equations in his head, even though he struggled with basic social interactions.

Example 2: Adjective

Her performance on the violin was nothing short of idiot savant, leaving the audience in awe of her remarkable talent despite her limited cognitive abilities.

Example 3: Adjective

Although Jane has never received any formal art training, her paintings reflect an idiot savant level of skill, as they exhibit an astonishing level of detail and precision.

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