Arcane: meaning, definitions and examples

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arcane

[ ɑːˈkeɪn ]

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magic

Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Synonyms

esoteric, mysterious, occult

Examples of usage

The arcane language of ancient rituals.
She had an arcane knowledge of the occult.
The magician performed arcane tricks that baffled the audience.

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fantasy

A secret known only to a few people.

Synonyms

enigma, mystery, secret

Examples of usage

The hero had to uncover the arcane to defeat the villain.
The book revealed the ancient arcane of the lost civilization.

Translations

Translations of the word "arcane" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arcano

🇮🇳 रहस्यमय (rahasyamay)

🇩🇪 geheimnisvoll

🇮🇩 rahasia

🇺🇦 таємничий

🇵🇱 tajemniczy

🇯🇵 神秘的な (shinpitekina)

🇫🇷 arcane

🇪🇸 arcano

🇹🇷 gizemli

🇰🇷 신비로운 (sinbiroun)

🇸🇦 غامض (ghamid)

🇨🇿 tajemný

🇸🇰 tajomný

🇨🇳 神秘的 (shénmì de)

🇸🇮 skrivnosten

🇮🇸 dularfullur

🇰🇿 құпиялы (qūpiyaly)

🇬🇪 მისტიური (mistiuri)

🇦🇿 sirli

🇲🇽 arcano

Word origin

The word 'arcane' originated from the Latin word 'arcanus', meaning secret or hidden. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe things that are mysterious or understood by only a few. In the context of magic and fantasy, 'arcane' has become associated with the idea of secret knowledge and mystical practices.