"half-knowledge" meaning in All languages combined

See half-knowledge on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: half- + knowledge. Etymology templates: {{af|en|half-|knowledge}} half- + knowledge Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} half-knowledge (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) Facts without apodictic legitimation. Tags: uncountable
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