English Dictionary

esoteric

IPA（発音記号）

/ˌiːs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/

形容詞

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.

日本語の意味

特定の専門知識や興味を持つ少数の人々にのみ理解されやすい、または理解されることが意図された / 難解で、一部の内輪の人々にのみ伝わる / 限られた層にしか意味が通じない、秘教的な

The professor's lecture on ancient symbolism was so esoteric that only a handful of specialists in the field could follow it.

その教授の古代象徴に関する講義は非常に専門的で、ごく限られた知識を持つ聴衆に向けられたものだったため、分野のごく一部の専門家しか理解できなかった。

意味（1）

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.

The writing in this manual is very esoteric; I’d need a degree in engineering just to understand it!

意味（2）

Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.

When he spoke to me of esoteric mysteries I wanted to say to him,Don't give me that spiritual hokum, friend!

意味（3）

Confidential; private.

an esoteric purpose

more esoteric （ comparative ）

most esoteric （ superlative ）