esoteric
IPA: ɛsʌtˈɛrɪk
noun
- An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
- One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites.
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.
- Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
- Confidential; private.
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Examples of "esoteric" in Sentences
- It is an esoteric, recondite piece.
- Esoteric items may be known as esoterica.
- Some of the definitions in the lead are pretty esoteric.
- But the detail of the Mackerras pendulum is rather esoteric.
- The most esoteric of festivities are the mystic mask dances.
- I comment on the esoteric and abstract instead of the concrete.
- He specialized in the history and Sociology of Esoteric Christianity.
- The religious and esoteric branches are both subsets of the metaphysics.
- In addition there was no explanation of the meaning of the esoteric nickname.
- In addition, the topic selection and concentration is esoteric and haphazard.
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