English dictionary
esoteric
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
ExamplesA compilation of esoteric philosophical theories.
Antonyms exotericSource: WordNet 3.0
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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 <i>exoteric</i>.
Source: webster1913
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Marked by secrecy or privacy; private; select; confidential; as, an <i>esoteric</i> purpose; an <i>esoteric</i> meeting.
Source: webster1913
noun
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An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy; esoterics.
Source: webster1913