idiot savant

== English == === Etymology === From French idiot savant, literally ‘wise idiot’. === Pronunciation === === Noun === idiot savant (plural idiots savants or idiot savants) (possibly derogatory) A person who exhibits an extraordinary ability in one subject (often mathematics) whilst being intellectually disabled in many other domains. ==== Usage notes ==== The more current term is savant. ==== Synonyms ==== autistic savant