esoteric — intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌesəˈterɪk/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's esoteric hobby of collecting vintage calculator manuals is beyond my understanding.
- The CEO's esoteric management theories confused even the senior executives.
- She spoke in esoteric terms about cryptocurrency that made my head spin.
esoteric
ADJECTIVE[/ˌesəˈterɪk/]
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest
Knowledge only experts can understand
Esoteric wisdom turns students hysteric in the atmospheric mystic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'esoterikos' meaning 'inner' or 'belonging to an inner circle,' derived from 'esotero' (inner/within). The word originally referred to teachings meant only for initiated disciples of ancient philosophers like Pythagoras and Plato.
Breakdown
esot- (inner, from Greek 'esotero') + -er- (comparative/relative suffix) + -ic (adjective suffix) = esoteric (intended for those with inner/specialized knowledge)
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📝Examples
“My roommate's esoteric hobby of collecting vintage calculator manuals is beyond my understanding.”
“The CEO's esoteric management theories confused even the senior executives.”
“She spoke in esoteric terms about cryptocurrency that made my head spin.”
“The esoteric nature of the academic paper made it inaccessible to general readers.”
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