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exoteric

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˌek-sə-ˈter-ik\
    • /ˌek.səʊ.ˈte.rɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˌek-sə-ˈter-ik\

Definitions of exoteric word

  • noun exoteric (especially of a doctrine or mode of speech) intended for or likely to be understood by the general public. 1
  • adjective exoteric intelligible to or intended for more than a select or initiated minority 0
  • adjective exoteric external; exterior 0
  • adjective exoteric of the outside world; external 0
  • adjective exoteric not limited to a select few or an inner group of disciples; suitable for the uninitiated 0
  • adjective exoteric that can be understood by the public; popular 0

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Parts of speech for Exoteric

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exoteric popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

exoteric usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for exoteric

adjective exoteric

  • outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
  • outdoor — Also, outdoors. characteristic of, located, occurring, or belonging outdoors: an outdoor barbecue; outdoor sports.
  • outer — situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior: outer garments; an outer wall.
  • over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
  • peripheral — pertaining to, situated in, or constituting the periphery: peripheral resistance on the outskirts of the battle area.

Antonyms for exoteric

adjective exoteric

  • central — Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area.
  • interior — being within; inside of anything; internal; inner; further toward a center: the interior rooms of a house.
  • middle — equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.
  • inner — situated within or farther within; interior: an inner door.

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