The practice, behavior, or philosophy of being a dilettante; engagement in activities primarily for pleasure without serious study or commitment.
From dilettante plus -ism (meaning 'practice of' or 'system of'). The -ism suffix converts nouns into abstract concepts, creating terms for belief systems, practices, or character traits.
Dilettanteism became a major critique during the Victorian era when people worried that wealthy folks were 'dabbling' in art and science without real dedication—it was seen as frivolous and unserious!
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