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- \ˌe-sə-ˈter-ik, -ˈte-rik\
- /ˌiː.səˈter.ɪk/
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- \ˌe-sə-ˈter-ik, -ˈte-rik\
Definitions of esoteric word
- noun esoteric Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. 1
- adjective esoteric known only to initiates 1
- adjective esoteric If you describe something as esoteric, you mean it is known, understood, or appreciated by only a small number of people. 0
- adjective esoteric restricted to or intended for an enlightened or initiated minority, esp because of abstruseness or obscurity 0
- adjective esoteric difficult to understand; abstruse 0
- adjective esoteric not openly admitted; private 0
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Parts of speech for Esoteric
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esoteric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for esoteric
adjective esoteric
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- abstruse — You can describe something as abstruse if you find it difficult to understand, especially when you think it could be explained more simply.
- impenetrable — not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
- cryptic — A cryptic remark or message contains a hidden meaning or is difficult to understand.
Antonyms for esoteric
adjective esoteric
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- known — past participle of know1 .
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
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