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esoteric

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es·o·ter·ic  (s-trk)
adj.
1.
a. Intended for or understood by only a particular group: an esoteric cult. See Synonyms at mysterious.
b. Of or relating to that which is known by a restricted number of people.
2.
a. Confined to a small group: esoteric interests.
b. Not publicly disclosed; confidential.

[Greek esterikos, from ester, comparative of es, within; see en in Indo-European roots.]

eso·teri·cal·ly adv.

esoteric [ee-so-ter-rik]
Adjective
understood by only a small number of people, esp. because they have special knowledge [Greek esōterō inner]
esoterically adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.esoteric - confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; "a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories"
private - confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; "a private place"; "private discussions"; "private lessons"; "a private club"; "a private secretary"; "private property"; "the former President is now a private citizen"; "public figures struggle to maintain a private life"
exoteric - suitable for the general public; "writings of an exoteric nature"

esoteric
Translations
Spanish esoteric [ɛsəuˈtɛrɪk] adjesotérico
French esoteric [ɛsəˈtɛrɪk] adjésotérique
German esoteric [ɛsəˈtɛrɪk] adjesoterisch
Italian esoteric [ɛsəuˈtɛrɪk] adjesoterico/a

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Only at our University in some of the very highest and most esoteric classes -- which I myself have never been privileged to attend -- it is understood that the sparing use of Colour is still sanctioned for the purpose of illustrating some of the deeper problems of mathematics.
Only she had lived for years with Juliana, she had seen and handled the papers and(even though she was stupid) some esoteric knowledge had rubbed off on her.
This seems to me to give an account of the great struggle which must have taken place in Nietzsche's soul before he finally resolved to make known the more esoteric portions of his teaching.
 
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