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arcane knowledge
[/ɑrˈkeɪn ˈnɑlɪdʒ/]
noun
conhecimento arcano
1.
specialized or obscure information that is understood by few people; secret or mysterious knowledge
The ancient texts contained arcane knowledge about forgotten rituals.
Os textos antigos continham conhecimento arcano sobre rituais esquecidos.
2.
information that is difficult to understand or requires specialized study
He spent years studying the arcane knowledge of medieval alchemy.
Ele passou anos estudando o conhecimento arcano da alquimia medieval.
Synonyms
esoteric knowledge
occult knowledge
secret wisdom
mysterious learning
hidden lore
Antonyms
common knowledge
public information
general understanding
obvious facts
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conhecimento arcano
most common usage
São Paulo
conhecimento arcano
standard usage in academic contexts
Portugal
conhecimento arcano
formal and literary usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
knowledge is power
keep it close to the vest
hidden from plain sight
shrouded in mystery
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