ESOTERIC Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Both esoteric and exoteric started appearing in English in the 17th century; esoteric traces back to ancient Greek by way of the Late Latin esotericus The Greek esōterikos is based on the comparative form of esō, which means "within "
ESOTERIC Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com Esoteric definition: understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite See examples of ESOTERIC used in a sentence
Esoteric | Meaning and Usage | Britannica esoteric, the quality of having an inner or secret meaning This term and its correlative exoteric were first applied in the ancient Greek mysteries to those who were initiated (eso, “within”) and to those who were not (exo, “outside”), respectively
Esoteric - definition of esoteric by The Free Dictionary Intended for or understood by only a small group, especially one with specialized knowledge or interests: an esoteric philosophical doctrine See Synonyms at mysterious
esoteric - Wiktionary, the free dictionary esoteric (plural esoterics) An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites