sciolism
11sciolism — /ˈsaɪəlɪzəm/ (say suyuhlizuhm) noun superficial knowledge. {Late Latin sciolus one having little knowledge + ism} –sciolist, noun –sciolistic /saɪəˈlɪstɪk/ (say suyuh listik), adjective …
12sciolism — n. pretence to wisdom; conceit due to it. ♦ sciolist, n. ♦ sciolistic, a …
13sciolism — noun pretentious superficiality of knowledge • Derivationally related forms: ↑sciolistic, ↑sciolist • Hypernyms: ↑superficiality, ↑shallowness …
14Sciolistic — Sci o*lis tic, a. Of or pertaining to sciolism, or a sciolist; partaking of sciolism; resembling a sciolist. [1913 Webster] …
15sciolistic — adjective showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish his dilettantish efforts at painting • Syn: ↑dilettante, ↑dilettantish, ↑dilettanteish • Similar to: ↑superficial • Derivationally related for …
16Smattering — Smat ter*ing, n. A slight, superficial knowledge of something; sciolism. [1913 Webster] I had a great desire, not able to attain to a superficial skill in any, to have some smattering in all. Burton. [1913 Webster] …
17sciolist — noun see sciolism …
18sciolistic — adjective see sciolism …
19sciolist — See sciolism. * * * …
20skei- — To cut, split. Extension of sek . Derivatives include science, nice, shit, schism, sheath, ski, and esquire. 1. a. shin1, from Old English scinu …
