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Synonyms for esoteric

Grammar : Adj
Spell : es-uh-ter-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛs əˈtɛr ɪk

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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