Synonyms of esoteric
5 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for esoteric is arcane. Other synonyms of esoteric are recondite. The opposite of esoteric is exoteric.
Synonyms and similar words for esoteric
adjectiveIntended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized...
- arcaneUnderstood by only a few.
- reconditeLittle known; esoteric, secret.
- acroamaticEsoteric, abstruse; (in particular) taught orally to select students and not disseminated.
adjectiveConfidential; private.
nounAn esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
- esotericismThe tendency to promote or desire the esoteric.
Opposite of esoteric
adjectiveIntended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized...
- exotericOf a doctrine, information, etc.: suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations.
nounAn esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
- exoterismThe outward forms that religion takes; the institutional aspects of faith and religion, such as rituals, moral...
- common knowledge
Meaning of esoteric
- adjective Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
- adjective Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
- adjective Confidential; private.
esoteric in other languages
Questions about synonyms of esoteric
- What is another word for esoteric?
- Esoteric has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as arcane and recondite.
- What is the opposite of esoteric?
- The opposite of esoteric is exoteric.
- What does esoteric mean?
- Esoteric means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
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