abstruse
/əbˈstɹuːs/
abstruse
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- 1.
very difficult to understand or grasp.
"His latest book is too abstruse for the average reader."
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The lecture was too abstruse for me.
The lecture was too abstruse for me.
I found his explanation of quantum physics quite abstruse.
I found his explanation of quantum physics quite abstruse.
The philosophical text was filled with abstruse concepts.
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How do you pronounce abstruse?
abstruse is pronounced [/əbˈstɹuːs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does abstruse mean?
abstruse means "abstruse". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is abstruse?
abstruse is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The lecture was too abstruse for me." — used to mean "abstruse".
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