arcane

C2
Pronunciation
/ɑɹˈkeɪn/
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Understood by only a few.

Synonyms
esoteric
Antonyms
mundane
Example Sentences
  • arcane rituals
2 Definition

(by extension) Obscure, mysterious.

Synonyms
clandestine enigmatic esoteric recondite
Example Sentences
  • arcane details
3 Definition

Requiring secret or mysterious knowledge to understand.

4 Definition

Extremely old (e.g. interpretation or knowledge), and possibly irrelevant.

Example Sentences
  • An arcane law