Definition of Esoteric

1. Adjective. Confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle. "A compilation of esoteric philosophical theories"


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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esophagean
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esophagitis
esophagogastric junction
esophagoscope
esophagotomy
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esosphenoiditis
esoteric (current term)
esoterica
esoterically
esotericism
esotericisms
esoteries
esotery
esotropia
esotropia
esotropias
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esox
Esox
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