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arcane

Pronunciation: /ɑːˈkeɪn/

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Definition of arcane

adjective

  • understood by few; mysterious or secret:arcane procedures for electing people

Derivatives

arcanely

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin arcanus, from arcere 'to shut up', from arca 'chest'

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