Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

savant syndrome

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.70 in modern English

Syllables: sa-van-t syn-drome
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rare condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates certain abilities far in excess of average.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The savant syndrome is a very rare condition. Savants have a developmental disability, including autistic disorders, combined with brilliant talents or abilities."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does savant syndrome mean?: A rare condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates certain abilities far in excess of average.

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