exoteric Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective suitable for the general public
    • writings of an exoteric nature

WordNet

Ex`o*ter"ic, Ex`o*ter"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Exoteric
  • Exoterical
)
Etymology
L. exotericus, Gr. fr. out: cf. F. exotérique. See Ex-
Definitions
  1. External; public; suitable to be imparted to the public; hence, capable of being readily or fully comprehended; -- opposed to esoteric, or secret.
    The foppery of an exoteric and esoteric doctrine. De Quincey.

Webster 1913