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esoteric
[ es-uh-ter-ik ]
adjective
- understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite:
poetry full of esoteric allusions.
Synonyms: , , ,
- belonging to the select few.
- private; secret; confidential.
- (of a philosophical doctrine or the like) intended to be revealed only to the initiates of a group:
the esoteric doctrines of Pythagoras.
- Computers. (of programming or a programming language) designed to test or explore an unusual programming concept, regardless of its usefulness.
esoteric
/ ˌɛəʊˈɛɪ /
adjective
- restricted to or intended for an enlightened or initiated minority, esp because of abstruseness or obscurity Compare exoteric
an esoteric cult
- difficult to understand; abstruse
an esoteric statement
- not openly admitted; private
esoteric aims
Derived Forms
- ˌˈٱ, adverb
- ˌˈٱˌ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ··ٱ··· adverb
- ԴDz···ٱ· adjective
- non···ٱ··· adverb
- ܲ···ٱ· adjective
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Origin of esoteric1
Example Sentences
On such small, esoteric, technical differences are races decided - and in the case of the McLaren drivers this year, perhaps world titles.
Porter’s national prominence grew when, during congressional hearings, she grilled Trump administration officials and corporate chieftains using her whiteboard to make esoteric policy understandable.
The blog included posts of thousands of words, blending Lasota's personal experiences, theories about technology and philosophy, and esoteric comments about pop culture, computer coding and dozens of other subjects.
The beauty of this plan is that everyone can act on it in whatever esoteric way they want.
Scratch the surface even a millimeter, and it's evident Kennedy has a hostile, even eliminationist attitude towards anyone he has decided doesn't meet his esoteric standard of physical fitness.
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What doesesoteric mean?
Esoteric most commonly means obscure and only understood or intended to be understood by a small number of people with special (and perhaps secret) knowledge.
It’s often used to describe knowledge that’s only intended to be revealed to people who have been initiated into a certain group. The word is often associated with mysticism and the occult.
Such knowledge can be collectively referred to as esoterica, which can also refer collectively to books and other works that contain such topics.
Example: To the uninitiated, this kind of esoteric knowledge is impenetrably arcane.
Where doesesoteric come from?
The first records of the word esoteric come from the mid-1600s. It comes from the Greek ōٱDz, from ōٱō, meaning “inner.”
Esoteric information is that which can only be understood by an inner circle of people, such as those with in-depth knowledge of an obscure subject. When you come across a piece of esoteric writing, it’s often difficult to understand what any of it means, unless you happen to have the esoteric knowledge needed to comprehend it.
The word exoteric means the opposite—commonplace or suitable for the general public. Ironically, it’s much less commonly known and used than the word esoteric.
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What are some other forms related to esoteric?
- esoterically (adverb)
- esoterica (noun)
- esotericism (noun)
- esoterism (noun)
- esotery (noun)
What are some synonyms for esoteric?
What are some words that share a root or word element with esoteric?
What are some words that often get used in discussing esoteric?
How isesoteric used in real life?
The word esoteric is often used in discussion of mystical and occult topics, especially obscure writings about them, but it can be applied to any obscure topic that’s only understood by a select few.
my body isn’t a temple it’s an institute dedicated to the esoteric and paranormal
— honorary member of the aurinko crime family (@IightlessfIame)
I’m putting together a list of the best autumn books by the best indie publishers for ; if you’re a lesser known quality indie looking to flag up some gems in an over-saturated & major-dominated market pls get in touch. No publisher too small, skint or esoteric.
— Jane Graham (@Janeannie)
You ever think about how all the “radical pedagogy” is either esoteric inapplicable pomo theory or esoteric inapplicable “prehistorical” speculative fantasy while, in the meantime, the wealthy teach their kids what mutual funds are haha
— R.Сам 🦋🐏 (@Logo_Daedalus)
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Is esoteric used correctly in the following sentence?
My local independent bookstore has an impressive collection of esoteric works—there’s some really far-out stuff in there!
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