abstruse

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Much to his dismay, the London Times published a story that drew heavily on his research titled An Electronic Brain: Solving Abstruse Problems; Valves with a Memory.

From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2018

Abstruse securities were more difficult to value, and multitiered pyramids of debts were far more susceptible to collapse.

From BusinessWeek • Apr. 8, 2010

Abstruse calculations, geometric forms and algebraic terms, unusual correlations—all have been used to adorn the silliest drivel.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

Abstruse essays were begun under the impression that he had something brilliant and original to say, but before they were finished a new train of thought led him captive.

From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

Abstruse mathematical problems which had defied solution for centuries began to appear easy.

From A Mind That Found Itself An Autobiography by Beers, Clifford Whittingham