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- [sahy-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈsaɪ əˌlɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈsaɪ əˌlɪz əm/
Definition of sciolistic word
- noun sciolistic superficial knowledge. 1
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Origin of sciolistic
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Late Latin sciol(us) one who knows little (diminutive of scius knowing; see conscious, -ole1) + -ism
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Parts of speech for Sciolistic
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sciolistic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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sciolistic usage trend in Literature
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adj sciolistic
- dilettantish — a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a desultory or superficial way; dabbler.
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