Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for arcane

arcane

adjective as in hidden, secret

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I am thankful for all the arcane references to pop culture I have at my disposal to frame the workings of a true coward like Hegseth.

Read more on Salon

Carr has called those limits “arcane” and “artificial,” and has argued that they put local station owners at a disadvantage compared with companies like Netflix Inc.

Read more on MarketWatch

Carr has called those limits “arcane” and “artificial,” and has argued that they put local station owners at a disadvantage compared with companies like Netflix Inc.

Read more on MarketWatch

Called proposition bets, they allow bettors to focus on often arcane statistical achievements or odd occurrences.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

She knows, vaguely, it has something to do with how California draws the boundaries for its 52 congressional districts, a convoluted and arcane process that’s not exactly top of the mind for your average person.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement