exoteric

ex·o·ter·ic

adj \ˌek-sə-ˈter-ik\

Definition of EXOTERIC

1

a : suitable to be imparted to the public <the exoteric doctrine> — compare esoteric b : belonging to the outer or less initiate circle

2

: relating to the outside : external

— ex·o·ter·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Origin of EXOTERIC

Latin & Greek; Latin exotericus, from Greek exōterikos, literally, external, from exōterō more outside, comparative of exō outside — more at exo-

First Known Use: 1660

Rhymes with EXOTERIC

biospheric, cholesteric, climacteric, congeneric, dysenteric, esoteric