The difference between Polymath and Sciolist

When used as nouns, polymath means a person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge, whereas sciolist means one who exhibits only superficial knowledge.


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  1. Polymath as a noun:

    A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.

  1. Sciolist as a noun:

    One who exhibits only superficial knowledge; a self-proclaimed expert with little real understanding.