EXOTERIC

exoteric

(adjective) suitable for the general public; “writings of an exoteric nature”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

exoteric (comparative more exoteric, superlative most exoteric)

Suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reserves

(by extension) Accessible; capable of being readily or fully comprehended; or, having an obvious application

(rare) Public or popular; having wide currency

(obsolete) External

Antonyms

• arcane

• esoteric

• exclusive

• cerebral

Source: Wiktionary


Ex`o*ter"ic, Ex`o*ter"ic*al a. Etym: [L. exotericus, Gr. exotérique. See Ex-]

Definition: External; public; suitable to be imparted to the public; hence, capable of being readily or fully comprehended; -- opposed to esoteric, or secret. The foppery of an exoteric and esoteric doctrine. De Quincey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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