This week’s theme
Counterpart words

This week’s words
materteral
attrite
autonym
exoteric
spear side

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PRONUNCIATION:

(ek-so-TER-ik)

MEANING:

adjective:
1. Not limited to an inner circle of select people.
2. Suitable for the general public.
3. Relating to the outside; external.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Latin exotericus, from Greek exoterikos (external), from exotero, comparative form of exo (outside). Earliest documented use: 1656.

USAGE:

“Ancient commentators distinguish between [Aristotle’s] esoteric and exoteric writings -- the former were highly technical pieces, written for use within the school, and the latter well-crafted pieces for public consumption.”
Jeremy Stangroom & James Garvey; The Great Philosophers; Arcturus; 2015.

See more usage examples of exoteric in Vocabulary.com’s dictionary.

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