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exoterically

exoterically

7.7
In a way most people can understand
  • adverb
  • /ˌɛksəˈtɛrɪkli/
translation icon : exotéricamente
  • The author explained the complex theory exoterically in her book, making it easy for everyone to understand.

Examples

  • The Seeker of the Holy Grail, burning for truth, just as depicted in the stories, must first assimilate all he can learn exoterically and mesoterically.

    Blog text (33)
  • Maimonides therefore proceeded "secretively," "exoterically," or "esoterically." (n37)

    Academic text (2002)
  • He wrote it exoterically; specifically, in contradictory speech: "If a man declares both that a is b and that a is not b, he cannot be said to declare anything" (LAM, 143).

    Academic text (1999)
  • The workshop was designed to teach coding exoterically, so that even beginners could follow along and learn.

  • The documentary presented the historical events exoterically, allowing viewers of all ages to grasp the significance.

Synonyms

publicly
vsexoterically
575 1.2

In a way that everyone can see or know

is meant for a general audience rather than mere visibility
in public
vsexoterically
339 1.0

Other people can see or hear you

is intended for a general audience rather than just being seen
in the open
vsexoterically
104 2.5

In public and not hidden so other people can see or hear

is meant for a general audience, not only absence of hiding
publically
vsexoterically
  • UK
7.2

Openly where many people can see or hear

is aimed at a general audience rather than only being visible

Antonyms

261 1.4

In a way that other people do not know

How Public

exoterically
7.7
publicly
575 1.2
openly
303 1.6
privately
174 3.2
secretly
261 1.4
esoterically
  • Formal
9.9

Surface Forms

exoterically positive

Morphology

exoterically = exoteric (transparent) = exoteric + ally

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'exoteric' with a regular -ally suffix; meaning is directly derived from the adjective.

Etymology

Exoterically comes from the Greek part exo- meaning 'outside' and is the opposite of esoteric which means 'secret'. So to do something exoterically is to present it openly so everyone can understand.