Outlier vs Esoteric - What's the difference?
outlier | esoteric |
A person or thing away from others or outside its proper place.
(geology) A part of a formation separated from the rest of the formation by erosion.
(statistics) A value in a statistical sample which does not fit a pattern that describes most other data points; specifically, a value that lies 1.5 IQR beyond the upper or lower quartile.
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.
As a noun outlier
is a person or thing away from others or outside its proper place.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.outlier
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Noun
(en noun)Antonyms
* inlieresoteric
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Adjective
(en adjective)- ''The writing in this manual is very esoteric ; I need a degree in engineering just to understand it!