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Esoteric vs Confidential - What's the difference?

esoteric | confidential | Synonyms |

As adjectives the difference between esoteric and confidential

is that esoteric is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle while confidential is (meant to be) kept secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly.

esoteric

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
    • ''The writing in this manual is very esoteric ; I need a degree in engineering just to understand it!
  • Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
  • Confidential; private.

    • Synonyms

    * (understood only by a chosen few or an enlightened inner circle) arcane, recondite * cerebral * secretive

    Antonyms

    * exoteric

    Related terms

    * esoterica * esoterically * esotericism * esotericist * esoterism

    See also

    * exoterism * metaphysical * occult * paranormal * supernatural * theoretical

    Anagrams

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    confidential

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (meant to be) kept secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly
    • The newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs.
  • (dated) Inclined to share confidences.
    • Sitting in front of the fire, they became quite confidential , and began to gossip.

    Synonyms

    * dern

    Derived terms

    * confide