Definitions
- Describing knowledge or information that is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized interest or knowledge. - Referring to ideas, concepts, or practices that are not widely known or understood by the general public. - Talking about a subject that requires a certain level of expertise or familiarity to comprehend.
- Referring to something that is not well-known or easily understood. - Describing something that is difficult to find or access. - Talking about a subject that is not popular or mainstream.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not widely known or understood.
- 2Both words can refer to a subject matter that is difficult to comprehend.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a topic that is not popular or mainstream.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Esoteric is typically used to describe knowledge or information that is intended for a specific group of people with specialized knowledge or interest, while obscure can refer to any subject matter that is not well-known or easily understood.
- 2Connotation: Esoteric has a more positive connotation, suggesting exclusivity and expertise, while obscure can have a negative connotation, suggesting something that is difficult to understand or access.
- 3Accessibility: Esoteric implies that the knowledge or information is difficult to access due to its specialized nature, while obscure can refer to something that is difficult to find or access for other reasons.
- 4Expertise: Esoteric suggests that the knowledge or information requires a certain level of expertise or familiarity to comprehend, while obscure does not necessarily imply this requirement.
- 5Subject matter: Esoteric is often used to describe topics related to philosophy, spirituality, or other specialized fields, while obscure can refer to any subject matter that is not well-known or easily understood.
Remember this!
Esoteric and obscure are both words used to describe something that is not widely known or understood. However, esoteric is typically used to describe knowledge or information that is intended for a specific group of people with specialized knowledge or interest, while obscure can refer to any subject matter that is not well-known or easily understood. Additionally, esoteric has a more positive connotation, suggesting exclusivity and expertise, while obscure can have a negative connotation, suggesting something that is difficult to understand or access.
