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Definition of Idiot-savant
1. Noun. A mentally challenged person who is very gifted in one area of activity, e.g. the piano. This condition is associated with autism. ¹
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Medical Definition of Idiot-savant
1. A person of low general intelligence who possesses an unusual faculty in performing certain mental tasks of which most normal persons are incapable. Synonym: idiot-prodigy. Origin: Fr. (05 Mar 2000)