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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Adj
Pronunciation: /ˌiː.səʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/
Pronunciation (ENPR): ěsətěr'ĭk

Definition 1:
• 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.
Example: The writing in this manual is very esoteric; I'd need a degree in engineering just to understand it!
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: arcane, recondite, acroamatic
Wiktionary-listed antonyms: exoteric

Definition 2:
• Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.

Definition 3:
• Confidential; private.
Example: an esoteric purpose
Example: an esoteric meeting
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: secretive
Noun
Pronunciation: /ˌiː.səʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/
Pronunciation (ENPR): ěsətěr'ĭk

Definition 1:
• An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
Wiktionary-listed synonyms: esotericism
Wiktionary-listed antonyms: exoterism, common knowledge

Definition 2:
• One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites.
Wiktionary-listed antonyms: exoteric

Source and attribution
Wiktionary contributors, via Kaikki/Wiktextract. Derived from Wiktionary; CC BY-SA and GFDL terms apply. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/esoteric