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esoteric

es·o·ter·ic

esoteric

 
 
pronunciation:
e s te rihk
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests.
He wrote a book on the esoteric topic of how to grow ornamental onions.
similar words:
arcane, rarefied
definition 2: intended for a select few; secret; private.
similar words:
arcane
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derivation: esoterically (adv.)