sciosophy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σκιά (skiá, “shadow”) and Ancient Greek σοφία (sophía, “knowledge, wisdom”). Coined by American academic David Starr Jordan.

Noun

sciosophy (usually uncountable, plural sciosophies)

1. False or pretended knowledge of science or natural phenomena.

References

• "sciosophy." Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster, 2002.