esoteric
/ˌɛ sə ˈtɛ rɪk/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
Usage(s):
- Einstein was a master in propounding esoteric theories even as he played out these theories and their consequences in his mind.
- In a brilliant feat Juan Maldacena forged a connection between the esoteric string theory and the rest of mainstream physics.
- The visiting professor's esoteric treatise of the subject left us confused.
Quotes
- "We're not going to let jobs be destroyed in America for some esoteric environmental benefit 100 years from now," US House of Representatives member Joe Barton told Reuters on the sidelines of the UN conference on climate change.on Dec 18, 2009 By: Joe Barton Source: Washington Post
- This was evident at the recent Toronto Film Festival where the film got a standing ovation."This was the film's first public screening. And no one saw it as an esoteric film in a regional Indian language," Mehta told IANS.on Sep 24, 2008 By: Deepa Mehta Source: Thaindian.com (blog)
- "I remain committed to the principle of alliances as an effective model for business or other applications," Ghosn said in Detroit today. "And I am not here expressing some esoteric belief. The Renault-Nissan Alliance has proof in hard...on Nov 16, 2006 By: Carlos Ghosn Source: Bloomberg
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