Esoteric

Definition of esoteric

esoteric adjective

es·​o·​ter·​ic | \ ˌe-sə-ˈter-ik , -ˈte-rik \

1a: designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone

a body of esoteric legal doctrine — B. N. Cardozo

b: requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group

esoteric terminology

broadly : difficult to understand

esoteric subjects

2a: limited to a small circle

engaging in esoteric pursuits

b: PRIVATE, CONFIDENTIAL

an esoteric purpose

3: of special, rare, or unusual interest

esoteric building materials

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