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exoterics

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈtɛɹɪks/
  • General-American: /ˌɛksəˈtɛɹɪks/

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noun

Meaning 1

Doctrines, knowledge, or works which are exoteric (“suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations; capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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noun

Meaning 2

The public lectures or published writings of Aristotle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only, specifically

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

plural of exoteric

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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History

Etymology

From exoteric (adjective) + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum; and regular plurals of nouns).