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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a savant" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a person who has an exceptional ability or talent in a specific area, often despite having a developmental condition.
Example: "Despite his challenges, he is a savant in mathematics, solving complex problems with ease."
Alternatives: "a genius" or "an expert".
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A savant genius?
He's a bit of a savant".
I am a savant of survivor mode.
He is a savant with names.
"Oh, I'm not a savant," he said, chuckling.
For sample processing, the laboratory has numerous centrifuges, a biosafety cabinet, and a Savant DNS120 Speedvac.
He's a savant, with a startling memory that sometimes resembles Dustin Hoffman character's in "Rain Man".
He suggests the secret of becoming a savant is "hyper-systematising and hyper-attention to detail".
(Whether Ramona is an idiot or a savant, he won't want for intellectual companionship).
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