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exoteric

/ˌɛksoˈtɛɹɪk/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or concerned with what is openly stated or publicly known.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌɛksoˈtɛɹɪk/



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Antonyms

arcane , cerebral , esoteric , exclusive
Rhymes
Words rhyming with exoteric
meteric , eteric , teretic
Homophones
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  1. exotic (en) : belonging to or coming from a distant foreign region

  2. aesthetic (en) : relating to aesthetics or sensory experience

Variants
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exoteric , exoterically
Etymology
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From the Greek exōterikos, from exōteros 'outer' + -ikos 'pertaining to'.

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  1. The term exoteric was first used in the context of philosophy and religious texts.

  2. Exoteric texts were often used to teach basic principles to the general public, while esoteric texts contained deeper, more complex teachings.

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  1. esoteric: The opposite of exoteric, referring to knowledge or teachings that are secret or intended for a select audience.

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In literature, exoteric texts are those that contain an outer or literal meaning, often intended for the general public. In contrast, esoteric texts contain hidden meanings or are intended for a select audience.

How to Memorize "exoteric"

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    - Visualize the outer layer or exterior of something to remember the meaning of exoteric.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word exoteric with 'outer' or 'publicly known' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Exoteric' - 'Ex' for 'outer', 'O' for 'of', 'teric' for 'terms' or 'teachings' that are 'publicly known'.

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