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Antonyms for esoteric
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : es-uh-ter-ik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛs əˈtɛr ɪk |
Definition of esoteric
Origin :- 1650s, from Greek esoterikos "belonging to an inner circle," from esotero "more within," comparative adverb of eso "within," related to eis "into," en "in" (see en- (2)).
- In English, originally of Pythagorean doctrines. According to Lucian, the division of teachings into exoteric and esoteric originated with Aristotle.
- adj mysterious, obscure
- He was again conscious of that esoteric disturbance in his temples.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- The design of this cave-like aperture should betray its esoteric meaning.
- Extract from : « Sex=The Unknown Quantity » by Ali Nomad
- There might be an esoteric book for the individual's own account of himself.
- Extract from : « The Task of Social Hygiene » by Havelock Ellis
- A key to some great and deep occult teachings, and esoteric mysteries.
- Extract from : « The Human Aura » by Swami Panchadasi
- Instruct him in the meaning of the Vedas,Reveal to him their esoteric sense.V.
- Extract from : « The Buddha » by Paul Carus
- Petuléngro, farrier, the esoteric Romany name of the Smith family.
- Extract from : « Lavengro » by George Borrow
- It is difficult for the uninitiated to arrive at the esoteric meaning of these writings.
- Extract from : « The Faith of Islam » by Edward Sell
- The question with us is, how can we get at this spiritual or esoteric interpretation.
- Extract from : « The Right Knock » by Helen Van-Anderson
- The point is, you must do it; no "ism" or esoteric agency can do it for you.
- Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague
- The 'cellist with the hair—or the lady in Greek dress—or the esoteric Buddhist?
- Extract from : « Robert Elsmere » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
Synonyms for esoteric
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