Arcane
Mysterious; understood by only a few; obscure
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Mysterious; understood by only a few; obscure
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Imagine This
Picture a dusty library with a hidden panel. When opened, it reveals arcane symbols that glow softly, readable only by a scholar who knows the secret code.
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Sounds Like
AR-kayn
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Looks Like
arcade
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Remember This
Arcane comes from Latin arcΔnus meaning hidden or secret; the plural arcana refers to secret matters, as in Tarot's Major Arcana.
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Other Forms
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Note
Do not confuse arcane with arcade (a place to play video games) or archaic (ancient). Arcane describes secrecy or complexity of knowledge, often used in academic, mystical, or technical contexts.