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obscure knowledge

[/əbˈskjʊr ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
noun phrase
conhecimento obscuro
1. Information or understanding that is not widely known, difficult to find, or understood by few people
His obscure knowledge of ancient Sanskrit texts impressed the scholars.
Seu conhecimento obscuro de textos antigos em sânscrito impressionou os estudiosos.
2. Specialized or esoteric information that requires deep study or research
She possessed obscure knowledge about the history of medieval printing.
Ela possuía conhecimento obscuro sobre a história da impressão medieval.
Synonyms
esoteric knowledgearcane knowledgespecialized knowledgerecondite knowledge
Antonyms
common knowledgewidespread knowledgepublic knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecimento obscuro
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conhecimento obscuro
Common in academic contexts
Portugal
conhecimento obscuro
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hidden knowledge
insider knowledge
rare knowledge
little-known facts
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