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Adjective

Esoteric

IPA /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.

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The professor’s lecture on quantum string theory was fascinating—but far too esoteric for the average listener.

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