arcane

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

Definition

Known or understood by only a few people; mysterious or secret.

Examples

• The professor specialized in arcane rituals practiced by ancient desert tribes.

• He struggled to understand the arcane tax laws that seemed designed to confuse everyone.

• The software's interface relied on arcane keyboard shortcuts that were never explained in the manual.

Synonyms of arcane

Words with a similar meaning to arcane:

• secret
• mysterious
• obscure
• esoteric

Antonyms of arcane

Words with the opposite meaning to arcane:

• common
• obvious

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