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dilettantism

Meanings
  • noun

    The pursuit of an activity with only a casual or intermittent commitment.

    - "His dilettantism in painting led him to create beautiful but inconsistent works."
    - "She was a dilettante when it came to learning new languages, never dedicating enough time to truly master one."
  • noun

    A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than as a professional.

    - "The musician was a dilettante, never performing in public but enjoying playing for his own amusement."
    - "Despite his dilettantism in the kitchen, his friends always looked forward to his experimental dishes."
Rhymes
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dilettante , determinate , contemplate , intimate , relate
Variants
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dilettante , dilettantes , dilettanti , dilettantish , dilettantism , dilettantisms
Etymology
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From the Italian word 'dilettare', meaning 'to delight'.

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  1. The term 'dilettante' gained popularity in English during the 19th century.

  2. Dilettantism is not limited to art and creativity; it can also be applied to fields such as science and academia.

  3. Some famous dilettantes in history include Leonardo da Vinci, who is known for his wide range of interests and accomplishments.

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  1. Amateurism: Related concept, with some overlap in meaning, but often implying a lack of formal training or experience.

  2. Dabbler: Synonym for a dilettante, often used to describe someone who engages in an activity casually or intermittently.

Quotes
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  1. I recently spent a week in Alaska trying to learn how to be a mountaineer. I did not succeed very well, and the details are not very interesting. I finished the course (I was enrolled in a course) thinking that perhaps I am better off remaining a slightly-above-average mountain "dilettante". An occasional rock climber.

    - Jason Lee Steorts,{it}National Review{/it},18 Aug. 2008

  2. Being a powerhouse herself in ways that make today's feminist superwomen look like "dilettantes", she inevitably clashed with star directors like Maurice Tourneur and Ernst Lubitsch.

    - Molly Haskell,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},6 June 1999

  3. Most of the articles published in Naval History reflect time-consuming research and investigation. The efforts are not the work of "dilettantes", but of professional and semiprofessional historians.

    - Michael M. Bergfeld,{it}Naval History{/it},July/August 1997
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Dilettantism is often associated with a lack of seriousness or dedication, and is sometimes viewed negatively. However, it can also be seen as a positive trait, allowing individuals to explore various interests without the pressure of professionalism.

How to Memorize "dilettantism"

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