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sciolism

American  
[sahy-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈsaɪ əˌlɪz əm /

noun

  1. superficial knowledge.

sciolism British  
/ ˈsaɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

  1. rare the practice of opinionating on subjects of which one has only superficial knowledge

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Other Word Forms

  • sciolist noun
  • sciolistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of sciolism

First recorded in 1750–60; from Late Latin sciol(us) “one who knows little,” (diminutive of scius “knowing”; conscious, -ole 1 ) + -ism

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