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Definitions for exoteric
ˌɛk səˈtɛr ɪkex·o·ter·ic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. exotericadjective

    suitable for the general public

    "writings of an exoteric nature"

Wiktionary

  1. exotericadjective

    Suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reserves

  2. exotericadjective

    Accessible; capable of being readily or fully comprehended; or, having an obvious application

  3. exotericadjective

    Public or popular; having wide currency

  4. exotericadjective

    External

ChatGPT

  1. exoteric

    Exoteric refers to knowledge, teachings, or beliefs that are accessible, comprehensible, and intended for the general public, rather than being secret or mysterious. It's the opposite of esoteric, which relates to knowledge intended for a select few or internally within a specific group.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Exotericadjective

    alt. of Exoterical

Wikidata

  1. Exoteric

    Exoteric refers to knowledge that is outside of and independent from anyone's experience and can be ascertained by anyone; cf. common sense. It is distinguished from internal esoteric knowledge. Exoteric relates to "external reality" as opposed to one's own thoughts or feelings. It is knowledge that is public as opposed to secret or cabalistic. It is not required that exoteric knowledge come easily or automatically, but it should be referenceable or reproducible.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Exoteric

    -al, eks-o-ter′ik, -al, adj. external: fit to be communicated to the public or multitude—opp. to Esoteric.—n. Exoter′icism. [Gr. exōterikos—comp. formed from exō, outside.]

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Exoteric

    a term applied to teaching which the uninitiated may be expected to comprehend, and which is openly professed, as in a public confession of faith.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of exoteric in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of exoteric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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