arcane — understood by few; mysterious or secret
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: understood by few; mysterious or secret
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑrˈkeɪn/
Korean meaning: 소수만이 이해하는; 신비하거나 비밀스러운
Korean pronunciation: 아**케**인
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's recipe was filled with arcane cooking techniques that no one could replicate.
- The IT department speaks in such arcane language that I need a translator to understand my own computer.
- The ancient wizard's arcane spells were written in symbols nobody could decipher.
arcane
ADJECTIVE//ɑrˈkeɪn//
understood by few; mysterious or secret
The scholar studies arcane symbols while others watch in confusion
Arcane knowledge flows through the chain into his brain!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'arcanus' meaning 'secret' or 'hidden,' which comes from 'arca' meaning 'chest' or 'box.' The idea is of knowledge locked away in a chest, accessible only to those with the key.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's recipe was filled with arcane cooking techniques that no one could replicate.”
“The IT department speaks in such arcane language that I need a translator to understand my own computer.”
“The ancient wizard's arcane spells were written in symbols nobody could decipher.”
“Tax law is so arcane that even accountants need accountants to understand it.”
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