isoteric

/ɛsɪˈɒstɪrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Difficult to understand; requiring specialized knowledge.

“The professor’s esoteric lecture on quantum physics confused many students.”

2. noun

A subject or interest that is not widely understood or known, especially one that is considered obscure or abstruse.

“The club’s focus on esoterica drew a small but dedicated crowd.”

Synonyms

  • abstruse
  • obscure
  • recondite

Antonyms

  • mainstream
  • public