arcane
Translation
arcane, mysterious, secret
Examples
He understood the arcane rules of the game.
He understood the arcane rules of the game.
This is an arcane subject of interest to few people.
This is an arcane subject of interest to few people.
Grammar Patterns
((an arcane sth.)) a mysterious or secret (sth.) He explained the arcane procedures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mysterious, esoteric, obscure; Antonyms: well-known, common, public
Etymology
From Latin 'arcanus' (secret, hidden), from 'arca' (a chest, box). The original meaning is 'shut up in a box'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a secret scroll kept in an 'ark' or chest. It's arcane.