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esoteric

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/ · UK /ˌesəˈterɪk/

esoteric means: Understood by only a few people who have special knowledge or interests.

adjective

FEW UNDERSTANDC1

Understood by only a few people who have special knowledge or interests.

  • The book covers an esoteric subject.
  • His talk was full of esoteric terms.
  • Only a few readers understood these esoteric references.

Similar words: obscure, specialized

Common phrases: esoteric knowledge, esoteric subject, esoteric terminology

ABSTRACT BELIEFSC2

About deep ideas or hidden spiritual beliefs that have little obvious use in daily life.

  • They studied esoteric philosophy.
  • The group explored esoteric beliefs about the soul.
  • His writings combine esoteric theories with ancient religious ideas.

Similar words: mystical, occult, abstract

Common phrases: esoteric teachings, esoteric philosophy, esoteric beliefs

KEPT PRIVATEC2

Kept private and shared only with a small group.

  • The letter served an esoteric purpose.
  • They shared esoteric information only with trusted members.
  • The society kept its esoteric plans within a small circle.

Similar words: confidential, private, secret

Opposites: public

Common phrases: esoteric purpose, esoteric information

Questions about esoteric

What does esoteric mean?

Understood by only a few people who have special knowledge or interests.

What is esoteric in other languages?

Türkçe: az kişinin bildiği · Español: esotérico · Français: ésotérique · Deutsch: esoterisch · Italiano: esoterico · 日本語: 難解な

How do you pronounce esoteric?

In American English /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/; in British English /ˌesəˈterɪk/.

How do you use esoteric in a sentence?

The book covers an esoteric subject. His talk was full of esoteric terms.

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