2002年10月22日 · Exoteric is easy. So is esoteric. But I found "isoteric" in a number of sites, but could nowhere find its definition. Can you? In some of the science sites, it seemed likely that it referred to proteins having some molecules arranged in different groupings.

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“Ancient commentators distinguish between [Aristotle’s] esoteric and exoteric writings -- the former were highly technical pieces, written for use within the school, and the latter well-crafted pieces for public consumption.” Jeremy Stangroom & …

Slowly they take over and we realize we need words with even greater potency, words that are unusual, esoteric, or even preposterous, to get a still greater high. Are you one of those for whom the dictionary might be better characterized as addictionary? Help is at hand. Consider this week's words as extra high doses of your daily fix.

It's that time of the year again when we feature odds-and-ends. One-of-a-kind words. Words that are unusual, picturesque, whimsical, esoteric, or intriguing. And like all the creatures in this world, this week's words serve a purpose (as shown by their accompanying citations). They make our verbal universe richer and more diverse. So here they are.

2024年9月20日 · noun: 1. An interpreter of sacred mysteries or esoteric knowledge. 2. One who explains or provides commentary on complex or obscure topics.

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Slowly they take over and we realize we need words with even more potency, words that are unusual, esoteric, or even preposterous, to reach an ever greater high. Are you one of those for whom the dictionary might be better characterized as an addictionary? Help is at hand. Consider this week's words as extra high doses of the fix.

with Anu Garg Do you have trouble verbalizing yourself to your psychologist? Do you find yourself at a loss for words while lying on that couch when the clock is ticking?

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