Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deletant

noun

dɪˈlɛtənt

Definition

A person who engages in an activity or study without serious commitment or expertise; an amateur or dabbler.

Examples

Despite being a deletant in painting, she enjoyed experimenting with colors and techniques.
His deletant approach to music meant he played for fun, without any intention of becoming a professional.

Meaning

The term ‘deletant’ refers to someone who participates in a field, particularly in arts or sciences, casually or superficially rather than with deep knowledge or proficiency.