What does "exoterics" mean?

Doctrines, knowledge, or works which are exoteric (“suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations; capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public”).

What is a synonym for "exoterics"?

Common synonyms include: exoterical, apprehensible, articulate, clear, common, commonplace.

How do you pronounce "exoterics"?

Pronounced //ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈtɛɹɪks//.

Exoterics

//ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈtɛɹɪks// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Doctrines, knowledge, or works which are exoteric (“suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations; capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public”). plural, plural-only
2
plural of exoteric form-of, plural
3
The public lectures or published writings of Aristotle. plural, plural-only, specifically

Synonyms

All synonyms

exoterical apprehensible articulate clear common commonplace

Etymology

From exoteric (adjective) + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum; and regular plurals of nouns).

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