Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Esoteric - /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/
Adjective
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number
of people with a specialised knowledge or interest.
Example sentences
Adjective
‘Deep, hidden or
esoteric meanings of the text are rejected in favour of its plain meaning.’
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Greek esōterikos, from
esōterō, comparative of esō within, from es, eis into. Compare with exoteric.
Thanks to: www.oxforddictionaries.com
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