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Esoteric: meaning, definitions and examples

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esoteric

 

[ ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

spiritual practices

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Synonyms

arcane, cryptic, mysterious, obscure

Examples of usage

  • The esoteric world of alchemy
  • Her poetry is full of esoteric references
  • Esoteric teachings of the ancient mystics
Context #2 | Noun

spiritual practices

Esoteric refers to knowledge that is restricted to a small group of people.

Synonyms

esoterica, mystical, occult

Examples of usage

  • The esoteric teachings of the cult
  • The group shared esoteric rituals

Translations

Translations of the word "esoteric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esotérico

🇮🇳 गूढ़

🇩🇪 esoterisch

🇮🇩 esoteris

🇺🇦 езотеричний

🇵🇱 ezoteryczny

🇯🇵 秘教的

🇫🇷 ésotérique

🇪🇸 esotérico

🇹🇷 ezoterik

🇰🇷 심오한

🇸🇦 باطني

🇨🇿 esoterický

🇸🇰 ezoterický

🇨🇳 神秘的

🇸🇮 ezoteričen

🇮🇸 dulrænn

🇰🇿 эзотерикалық

🇬🇪 ეზოტერიკული

🇦🇿 ezoterik

🇲🇽 esotérico

Etymology

The word 'esoteric' comes from the Greek word 'esoterikos' meaning inner or within. It originally referred to teachings or practices that were secret or restricted to a select few. Over time, it has come to be associated with knowledge that is specialized, rare, or understood by only a small group of people.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,591, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.