What is "esoteric" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does esoteric mean in English? Meaning of esoteric definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "esoteric" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "esoteric": confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle

Adjective

Meaning: confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle

Example: a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories

Synonyms: esoteric

Antonyms: exoteric

Similar: abstruse arcane cabalistic cryptic cryptical deep kabbalistic mysterious mystic mystical occult orphic qabalistic recondite secret sibylline

Also see: private

Pronunciation in US: /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/, /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/, enPR

Pronunciation in UK: /ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/

Adjective: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle. The writing in this manual is very esoteric; I need a degree in engineering just to understand it!Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.Confidential; private. an esoteric purpose an esoteric meeting

Synonyms:

mystical, arcane, abstruse, cabalistic, cryptic, deep, heavy, hermetic, hidden, inner, inscrutable, mystic, occult, private, profound, recondite, secret, sibylline, Delphic, orphic, acroamatic,

What is "esoteric" in English? Definition and Explanations

What is "esoteric" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "esoteric": confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle

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