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Exoteric — refers to knowledge that is outside of and independent from anyone s experience and can be ascertained by anyone. It is distinguished from esoteric knowledge. Exoteric relates to external reality as opposed to one s own thoughts or feelings. It… … Wikipedia
exoteric — EXOTÉRIC, Ă, exoterici, ce, adj. (Despre doctrine filozofice sau ritualuri religioase) Accesibil sau destinat tuturor; public. – Din fr. exotérique. Trimis de RACAI, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DEX 98 EXOTÉRIC adj. v. public. Trimis de siveco,… … Dicționar Român
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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
exoteric — exoteric, exotic Both words are derived ultimately from Greek exō meaning ‘outside’. Exoteric is the opposite of esoteric, and means ‘intended for people generally’; exotic means ‘coming from or associated with a foreign country’, often with… … Modern English usage
exoteric — index coherent (clear), comprehensible, obvious, pellucid, perceivable, public (known) Burton s … Law dictionary
exoteric — 1650s, from L.L. exotericus, from Gk. exoterikos, from exotero, comparative of exo (see EXO (Cf. exo )) … Etymology dictionary
exoteric — [eks΄ə ter′ik] adj. [LL exotericus < Gr exōterikos, external < compar. of exō, outside: see EX 1] 1. of the outside world; external 2. not limited to a select few or an inner group of disciples; suitable for the uninitiated 3. that can be… … English World dictionary
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
exoteric — adjective suitable for the general public writings of an exoteric nature • Ant: ↑esoteric • See Also: ↑public … Useful english dictionary
