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noun
The habit or act of giving opinions on matters outside the scope of one's knowledge, knowledgeability, or expertise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon, uncountable
Synonyms: dilettantism, dabbling
Antonyms: none provided
History
From ultracrepidarian + -ism.
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5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
