sciolism
definition
a superficial or shallow understanding of a subject
example
His sciolism regarding economics became evident during the debate, as he relied on oversimplified theories rather than in-depth analysis.
synonyms
incompletenesssuperficialityshallowness
word origin — The term 'sciolism' derives from the Latin 'sciolus,' meaning 'a superficial learner or a smatterer,' which is a diminutive form of 'sciō,' meaning 'I know.'