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Word of the Day – Sciolism

By May 4, 2026Word of the Day

Sciolism (noun)

syo-lizm

Superficial knowledge.

First recorded in 1750–60; from Late Latin sciol(us) “one who knows little,” (diminutive of scius “knowing”; see conSCIOus)

Example sentences

“It’s always someone with reckless sciolism opining on our posts!”

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