recondite
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for recondite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Hard to understand and not widely known.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
2. adj
Known only to a few people; hidden or secret.
“While oenophiles resorted to recondite adjectives, whisky nosers spoke the language of everyday life, detecting hints of stale seaweed, or even diesel fuel.”
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