Definitions for exoteric

exoteric ex·o·ter·ic

Spelling: [ek-suh-ter-ik]
IPA: /ˌɛk səˈtɛr ɪk/

Exoteric is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 182 anagrams from letters in exoteric (ceeiortx).

Definitions for exoteric

adjective

  1. suitable for or communicated to the general public.
  2. not belonging, limited, or pertaining to the inner or select circle, as of disciples or intimates.
  3. popular; simple; commonplace.
  4. pertaining to the outside; exterior; external.

Origin of exoteric

1645-55; Late Latin exōtericus external Greek exōterikós, equivalent to exṓter(os) inclined outward (exō- exo- + -teros comparative suffix) + -ikos

Examples for exoteric

His friend Rodbertus said there was an esoteric and an exoteric Lassalle.

This Marquis, though he had his exoteric politics, had his esoteric feelings.

They are exoteric, now from the people's point of view, now from that of the priests.

A specimen of "esoteric" and "exoteric" Buddhism;—the Buddha Tatkagata.

But all the efforts of the exoteric town-crier were of no avail against the esoteric sacramental services.

It is easy to point out the different modes of government, and we have already settled them in our exoteric discourses.

The statement that he had two circles of pupils, the exoteric and the esoteric has given rise to much controversy.

The former were called his esoteric, the latter his exoteric, discourses.

With the teachers of exoteric knowledge it is 'Obey or be damned!'

The Essenes had their "exoteric" and their "Esoteric" doctrines.

Word Value for exoteric
Scrable

17

Words with friends

18

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