Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recondite
Adjective
/ˈrek.ən.daɪt/
Definition
Recondite refers to something that is not easily understood, often because it deals with difficult or obscure subjects.
Examples
- The professor’s lecture on quantum physics was filled with recondite theories that left most students confused.
- Many recondite texts exist in the field of philosophy, requiring extensive study to comprehend fully.
Meaning
It describes knowledge or information that is hidden from the ordinary person or is beyond common understanding.
Synonyms
- Obscure
- Esoteric
- Arcane
- Abstruse
- Cryptic
