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Definition of Esoteric
1. Adjective. Confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle. "A compilation of esoteric philosophical theories"
Similar to: Abstruse, Deep, Recondite, Arcane, Cabalistic, Cryptic, Cryptical, Kabbalistic, Qabalistic, Sibylline, Mysterious, Mystic, Mystical, Occult, Orphic, Secret
Also: Private
Antonyms: Exoteric
Also: Private
Antonyms: Exoteric
Definition of Esoteric
1. a. Designed for, and understood by, the specially initiated alone; not communicated, or not intelligible, to the general body of followers; private; interior; acroamatic; -- said of the private and more recondite instructions and doctrines of philosophers. Opposed to exoteric.
2. a. Marked by secrecy or privacy; private; select; confidential; as, an esoteric purpose; an esoteric meeting.
3. n. An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy; esoterics.
Definition of Esoteric
1. designed for a select few [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Esoteric
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