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IPA /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.
The professor’s lecture on quantum string theory was fascinating—but far too esoteric for the average listener.
IPA /əbˈstruːs/
Difficult to understand; obscure or overly complex in meaning.
The professor's lectures were so abstruse that half the class stopped attending.
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