Word meaning
esoteric
adjective · es-uh-TAIR-ik
What does esoteric mean?
Esoteric means intended for or understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
Esoteric in a sentence
“The podcast covers esoteric topics like medieval accounting.”
Synonyms for esoteric
- obscure
- arcane
- specialized
Where does esoteric come from?
From Greek esōterikos, "inner."
How to remember esoteric
- Say it out loud a few times: es-uh-TAIR-ik.
- Write one sentence of your own using esoteric, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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