arcane

adjective
UK: /ɑːˈkeɪn/
US: /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

  1. Known or understood by very few; mysterious.

    1. The arcane rules were hard to follow. [ ] [ ]
    2. He delved into arcane lore, seeking forgotten magical secrets. [ ] [ ]

  2. Secret or mysterious, often suggesting specialized knowledge.

    1. The arcane symbols were etched into the stone. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding the arcane details of quantum physics requires years of study. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

obscure esoteric secret recondite mysterious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arcane" in English means: Known or understood by very few; mysterious., Secret or mysterious, often suggesting specialized knowledge..

The phonetic transcription of "arcane" is /ɑːˈkeɪn/ in British English and /ɑːrˈkeɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arcane": obscure, esoteric, secret, recondite, mysterious.

Example usage of "arcane": "The arcane rules were hard to follow.". More examples on the page.