CEFR C2

recondite

adjective

Meaning

Dealing with a subject that is very little known, difficult to understand, or beyond the grasp of ordinary knowledge or understanding.

Examples

The recondite theories of quantum physics are challenging even for advanced students.
He enjoyed delving into recondite texts that explored the forgotten history of obscure civilizations.

Synonyms: obscure, abstruse, esoteric, arcane

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

recondite (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

Definition

Dealing with a subject that is very little known, difficult to understand, or beyond the grasp of ordinary knowledge or understanding.

Examples

The recondite theories of quantum physics are challenging even for advanced students.
He enjoyed delving into recondite texts that explored the forgotten history of obscure civilizations.
Her research focused on a recondite branch of mathematics that few people had ever heard of.

Synonyms of recondite

Words with a similar meaning to recondite:

Antonyms of recondite

Words with the opposite meaning to recondite:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary