esoterically


es·o·ter·ic

E0213000 (ĕs′ə-tĕr′ĭk)adj.1. a. Intended for or understood by only a small group, especially one with specialized knowledge or interests: an esoteric philosophical doctrine. See Synonyms at mysterious.b. Relating to or being a small group with specialized knowledge or interests: an esoteric circle.2. Not known by or suitable for the public; private: Few understood the celebrity's esoteric side.n.1. One that is esoteric.2. esoterics Esoteric matters; esoterica: "The course ... is anything but an exercise in ivory tower esoterics" (Sharon Waxman).
[Greek esōterikos, from esōterō, comparative of esō, within; see en in Indo-European roots.]
es′o·ter′i·cal·ly adv.