Associations to the word «Esoteric»

Wiktionary

ESOTERIC, adjective. Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
ESOTERIC, adjective. Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
ESOTERIC, adjective. Confidential; private.
ESOTERIC, noun. An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
ESOTERIC, noun. One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites.

Dictionary definition

ESOTERIC, adjective. Confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; "a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats