sciolous

adjective

sci·​o·​lous

ˈsīələs

: knowing superficially or imperfectly : sciolistic

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin sciolus sciolist, one having little knowledge, diminutive of Latin scius knowing, from scire to know

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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