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tyronism, tironism (s) (noun); tyronisms, tironisms (pl)
A state or condition in which a person is a newcomer or just starting to learn how to do something: Ralph was in tyronism in that his new job required him to start learning how to use the machinery required for producing the company's products.

This tyro cartoon illustrates tyronism.

A beginner who is having trouble learning construction.
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