Meaning of the word recondite in English

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recondite

US /ˈrek.ən.daɪt/

UK /ˈrek.ən.daɪt/

dealing with very profound, difficult, or abstruse subject matter

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He was known for his recondite knowledge of ancient languages.

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The professor's lecture was full of recondite theories.

Synonym:

abstruse esoteric arcane obscure profound

little known; obscure

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The book contained many recondite facts about medieval history.

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His research delved into recondite areas of quantum physics.

Synonym:

obscure unfamiliar little-known abstruse esoteric

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