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exoteric

/ek-suh-ter-ik/US // ˌɛk səˈtɛr ɪk //UK // (ˌɛksəʊˈtɛrɪk) //

外教,外传的,外在的,外传

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : suitable for or communicated to the general public.
    • : not belonging, limited, or pertaining to the inner or select circle, as of disciples or intimates.
    • : popular; simple; commonplace.
    • : pertaining to the outside; exterior; external.

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Examples

  • He had been appointed a committee-man, and said that he knew secrets of which the exoteric knew nothing.

  • The statement that he had two circles of pupils, the exoteric and the esoteric has given rise to much controversy.

  • The only one which I could then comprehend was exoteric; that which was known to my elders was the esoteric meaning.

  • His friend Rodbertus said there was an esoteric and an exoteric Lassalle.

  • I take it we should first obtain our exoteric knowledge before venturing on esotoric research.