Dilettantship

/ˌdɪləˈtɑːntʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The state, condition, or quality of being a dilettante; characterized by superficial engagement in intellectual or artistic activities.

Etymology

From dilettante plus -ship suffix. This is a variant form of dilettanteship, using the same suffix that creates nouns denoting conditions, ranks, or states.

Kelly Says

The -ship suffix appears in words ranging from 'friendship' to 'hardship,' so 'dilettantship' playfully compares casual art-dabbling to something as serious as a social bond!

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