Arcane Meaning
/ɑɹˈkeɪn/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjUnderstood by only a few.
adjObscure, mysterious.
Sentence Examples
Nowadays, the fourteenth century's debate about the Eucharist sounds completely arcane.
We uncovered this arcane.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient text contained ____ rituals known only to a few scholars.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The professor was an expert in the ____ history of ancient languages.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin arcānus (“hidden, secret”), from arceō (“to shut up, enclose”); cognate with Latin arca (“a chest”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient text contained ____ rituals known only to a few scholars.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The professor was an expert in the ____ history of ancient languages.