Exoteric

Exoteric
Exoteric Ex`o*ter"ic, Exoterical Ex`o*ter"ic*ala. [L. exotericus, Gr. ? fr. ? out: cf. F. exot['e]rique. See {Ex}-] External; public; suitable to be imparted to the public; hence, capable of being readily or fully comprehended; -- opposed to {esoteric}, or secret. [1913 Webster]

The foppery of an exoteric and esoteric doctrine. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]


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  • exoteric — 1650s, from L.L. exotericus, from Gk. exoterikos, from exotero, comparative of exo (see EXO (Cf. exo )) …   Etymology dictionary

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  • exoteric — adjective Etymology: Latin & Greek; Latin exotericus, from Greek exōterikos, literally, external, from exōterō more outside, comparative of exō outside more at exo Date: 1660 1. a. suitable to be imparted to the public < the exoteric doctrine >… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • exoteric — adjective /ˌɛksoˈtɛrɪk/ a) Suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reserves The grouping together of folk and elite might be termed relatively esoteric , in contrast to the more exoteric popular forms. b) Accessible;… …   Wiktionary

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