sciolist
noun/ˈsaɪəlɪst/UK
Etymology
From Late Latin sciolus + -ist. First attested at the beginning of the 17th century.
- derived from sciolus
Definitions
One who exhibits only superficial knowledge
One who exhibits only superficial knowledge; a self-proclaimed expert with little real understanding.
- Near-synonyms: dabbler, dilettante, jack of all trades, know-it-all, fachidiot
- Men of true ſcience modestly admit the truth on the authority of the divine word; the ſciolist in imitation of the peasant, whoſe obſtinacy is the natural reſult of pride, and ignorance, will not believe if he does not comprehend.
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