sciolism

English

/ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪ.zəm/

noun
Definitions
  • The practice, or an instance, of expressing opinions on something which one knows only superficially or has little real understanding of.

Etymology

Derived from Latin sciolus, scius (knowing).

Origin

Latin

scius

Gloss

knowing

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