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Word of the Day – Esoteric

By March 8, 2025Word of the Day

Esoteric (adj)

es-oh-te-rik

understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite./ belonging to the select few.

First recorded in 1645–55; from Greek esōterikós “inner,” equivalent to esṓter(os) “inner” + -ikos -ic

Example sentences

“Their esoteric meetings were only really for the inner circle.”

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