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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 [ˌɛsəʊˈtɛrɪk]
adj
1. restricted to or intended for an enlightened or initiated minority, esp because of abstruseness or obscurity an esoteric cult Compare exoteric
2. difficult to understand; abstruse an esoteric statement
3. not openly admitted; private esoteric aims
[from Greek esōterikos, from esōterō inner]
esoterically  adv
esotericism  n
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
adjective obscure, private, secret, hidden, inner, mysterious, mystical, mystic, occult, arcane, cryptic, inscrutable, abstruse, recondite, cabbalistic She has published several books on pathworking and other esoteric subjects.
Translations
esoteric [ˌesəʊˈterɪk] ADJesotérico
esoteric [ˌiːsəʊˈtɛrɪk] adjésotérique
esoteric
adjesoterisch
esoteric [ˌɛsəʊˈtɛrɪk] adjesoterico/a
esoteric [ˌɛsəʊˈtɛrɪk] adjesoterico/a


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