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Dilettanteism

Dilettanteism \Dil`et*tan"te*ism\, n. The state or quality of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature.

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dilettanteism

n. The condition of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature.

Usage examples of "dilettanteism".

Our sense of duty must often wait for some work which shall take the place of dilettanteism and make us feel that the quality of our action is not a matter of indifference.