What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Esoteric vs Homeopathy - What's the difference?

esoteric | homeopathy |

As an adjective 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.

As a noun homeopathy is

a system of treating diseases with small amounts of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce the observed symptoms.

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

    See also

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

    Anagrams

    *

    homeopathy

    Alternative forms

    *

    Noun

    (homeopathies)
  • A system of treating diseases with small amounts of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce the observed symptoms.
  • Derived terms

    * homeopath * homeopathist * homeopathic * homeopathically