arcane
gb/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn/ us/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn/
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Englanti
kevesek által ismert, ezoterikus, nehezen érthető, okkult, arkán
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FORMAL
1
Käyttömalli:
arcane [knowledge/subject/ritual/term]
The professor loved sharing arcane facts about medieval medicine.
A professzor szeretett a középkori orvoslás kevesek által ismert tényeiről mesélni.
She dropped an arcane reference that only a few people in the room understood.
Tett egy ezoterikus utalást, amelyet a teremben csak néhányan értettek.
The book is full of arcane symbols from an obscure tradition.
Oppijaesimerkit
He has arcane knowledge of old maps.
Régi térképekről olyan tudása van, amellyel csak kevesen rendelkeznek.
That word is arcane to most people.
Az a szó a legtöbb ember számára ismeretlen.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often confused with 'archaic' (old-fashioned); 'arcane' means secret or known by few.
Merkitys
known by only a few
Kollokaatiot
arcane knowledge
|arcane lore
|arcane subject
|arcane terminology
|arcane ritual
|arcane tradition
|arcane secrets
|arcane text
|arcane symbol
|arcane reference
Synonyymit
esoteric (More strongly suggests knowledge for a small, specialized group.)
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secret (Focuses on being deliberately kept hidden.)
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recondite (More literary; emphasizes being little known.)
Antonyymit
well-known (Known by many people, not restricted to a few.)
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common (Ordinary and widely familiar.)
Teemat
knowledge
|communication
|mystery
Määritelmä
known only by a few people
Known or understood by only a small number of people; secret or esoteric.
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FORMAL
2
Käyttömalli:
arcane [rules/details/process/jargon]; too arcane for [someone]
The tax code is so arcane that even experienced accountants double-check it.
Az adószabályok annyira nehezen érthetők, hogy még a tapasztalt könyvelők is kétszer ellenőrzik őket.
They explained the policy in plain language instead of arcane legal jargon.
A szabályzatot közérthető nyelven magyarázták el, nem pedig nehezen érthető jogi zsargonnal.
The manual is written in arcane technical terms.
Oppijaesimerkit
These rules are arcane.
Ezek a szabályok nehezen érthetők.
The instructions were too arcane for me.
Az utasításokat túl nehéz volt megértenem.
Tyypillinen virhe:
‘Arcane’ is stronger and more formal than ‘confusing’ and often implies specialist knowledge.
Merkitys
hard to understand; obscure
Kollokaatiot
arcane rules
|arcane details
|arcane process
|arcane procedures
|arcane regulations
|arcane jargon
|arcane formula
|arcane system
|arcane calculations
|arcane debate
Synonyymit
obscure (General lack of clarity; not necessarily specialist-only.)
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cryptic (Suggests something like a coded or puzzling message.)
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byzantine (Emphasizes needless complexity, especially of rules or bureaucracy.)
Antonyymit
clear (Easy to understand.)
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straightforward (Simple and not complicated.)
Teemat
education
|work
|technology
|law
Määritelmä
difficult to understand; not clear
Difficult to understand because it is specialized, complicated, or unfamiliar.
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LITERARY
3
Käyttömalli:
arcane [arts/rites/rituals/powers]
The novel follows a scholar who studies arcane rituals in a hidden library.
A regény egy tudóst követ, aki egy rejtett könyvtárban okkult rituálékat tanulmányoz.
In the game, she gains arcane powers after finding an ancient relic.
A játékban egy ősi ereklye megtalálása után arkán erőkre tesz szert.
The film hints at arcane forces behind the disappearances.
Oppijaesimerkit
The story is about arcane magic.
A történet arkán mágiáról szól.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This meaning is common in fantasy writing; in everyday English, 'arcane' more often means 'obscure' or 'known by few.'
Merkitys
relating to magic or the occult
Kollokaatiot
arcane arts
|arcane rites
|arcane rituals
|arcane powers
|arcane magic
|arcane spell
|arcane order
|arcane tradition
|arcane mysteries
|arcane cult
Synonyymit
occult (Directly connected to supernatural or hidden spiritual practices.)
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mystical (Broader and often more spiritual than 'arcane.')
Antonyymit
mundane (Ordinary and not magical or mysterious.)
Teemat
arts
|literature
|religion
|mystery
Määritelmä
connected to secret magic
Relating to mysterious, magical, or occult practices and traditions.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
arcane
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn/
US/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn/
Tavut ja painotus
ar - cane (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cane)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: arcane
Sanaperhe
Related words
Advanced or less common
Ilmaukset
arcane details
1/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn dˈiteɪlz/
fixed phrase
formal
minor but complex details
difficult, technical details
Esimerkit
- We don’t need the arcane details—just the main point.
- The report dives into arcane details about the testing process.
- He bored everyone with arcane details of his model.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Please skip the arcane details.
arcane knowledge
1/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
specialist knowledge known by few
knowledge that few people have
Esimerkit
- She has arcane knowledge of shipping regulations.
- His arcane knowledge of local history made the tour fascinating.
- They relied on an expert with arcane knowledge of legacy systems.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He has arcane knowledge of computers.
arcane rules
1/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
formal
complicated, hard-to-understand rules
rules that are very hard to understand
Esimerkit
- Newcomers struggled with the arcane rules of the committee.
- The sport has arcane rules that take time to learn.
- They simplified the arcane rules into a one-page guide.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The arcane rules confused me.
the arcane arts
1/ðə ˌɑɹkˈeɪn ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
literary
magic or mysterious practices
magic and secret powers (in stories)
Esimerkit
- In the series, he studies the arcane arts under a reluctant mentor.
- The museum exhibit explores alchemy and other arcane arts.
- She was accused of practicing the arcane arts.