Esoteric
/ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts8 letters
Definition of Esoteric
noun
adjective
- 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.
"The writing in this manual is very esoteric; I’d need a degree in engineering just to understand it!"
- Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
- Confidential; private.
"an esoteric meeting"
Anagrams of Esoteric
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
e1
s1
o1
t1
e1
r1
i1
c3
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Esoteric
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Esoteric"
Esoteric is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "esoteric" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Esoteric" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "esoteric" is a medium-scoring word.