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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