Esoteric vs Niche - What's the difference?
esoteric | niche |
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.
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
Confidential; private.
(architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
(biology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.
To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
* 2002 , Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy (page 92)
As a noun niche
is a cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.As a verb niche
is {{cx|transitive|marketing|lang=en}} To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.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.esoteric
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- ''The writing in this manual is very esoteric ; I need a degree in engineering just to understand it!
Synonyms
* (understood only by a chosen few or an enlightened inner circle) arcane, recondite * cerebral * secretiveAntonyms
* exotericSee also
* exoterism * metaphysical * occult * paranormal * supernatural * theoreticalAnagrams
*niche
English
(wikipedia niche)Noun
(en noun)- "Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed." --Evelyn.
Synonyms
* (position of opportunity) specialty, specialization,Derived terms
* fundamental niche * niche marketSee also
*Verb
- Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.