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esoterically


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or involving knowledge that is not commonly known or understood.


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esoteric , esoterically
Etymology
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From the Greek esōterikós, meaning 'inner, private' or 'belonging to the initiated'.


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  1. Esotericism is often associated with the study of alchemy and astrology.

  2. The term 'esoteric' was first used in English in the late 15th century.


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  1. Occult: Esotericism is closely related to the term 'occult', which refers to knowledge of the hidden or supernatural.

  2. Mysticism: Esotericism and mysticism are related in that they both involve the pursuit of hidden or inner knowledge.


Quotes
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  1. A kahuna is a master of Hawaiian "esoteric" practices. Recently, Mariko Gordon and Hugh Cosman engaged a kahuna to bless their house.  …

    - Alec Wilkinson,{it}New Yorker{/it},7 Oct. 2002
  2. There was a new mall, an excellent bookstore with "esoteric" literary and policy journals, some restaurants with cosmopolitan menus, and engaging real estate advertisements.

    - Robert D. Kaplan,{it}An Empire Wilderness{/it},1988
  3. … he listens to a group of Malaysians playing reedy, plangent music on some "esoteric" kind of wind instrument.

    - Penelope Lively,{it}City of the Mind{/it},1991

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Esotericism is a term used in various fields, including philosophy, religion, and art. In philosophy, it refers to the study of abstract or hidden truths. In religion, it refers to the belief in the existence of hidden or secret knowledge. In art, it can refer to works that contain hidden meanings or symbols.

How to Memorize "esoterically"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'esoterically', one could visualize a secret or hidden room filled with knowledge and wisdom.

  2. associate

    - To memorize 'esoterically', one could associate the word with the idea of hidden or secret knowledge.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize 'esoterically', one could use the mnemonic 'Esoteric is where the secrets lie'.


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