ACROAMATIC

Etymology

Adjective

acroamatic (comparative more acroamatic, superlative most acroamatic)

(rare) Of or related to esoteric knowledge transmitted orally, particularly (historical) applied to the teachings of Aristotle intended only for his disciples as opposed to the exoteric doctrines declaimed in public.

Of or related to lectures.

Source: Wiktionary


Ac`ro*a*mat"ic, Ac`ro*a*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Communicated orally; oral; -- applied to the esoteric teachings of Aristotle, those intended for his genuine disciples, in distinction from his exoteric doctrines, which were adapted to outsiders or the public generally. Hence: Abstruse; profound.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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