abstruse

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Synonyms: abstrude, obstruse, absterse, struse, abstruser

Antonyms: abstrude, obstruse, absterse, struse, abstruser

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Adjective

1. [[difficult|Difficult]] to [[comprehend]] or [[understand]]; [[obscure#Adjective|obscure]]. {{defdate|from mid 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[concealed#Adjective|Concealed]] or [[hidden#Adjective|hidden]]; [[secret#Adjective|secret]]. {{defdate|late 16th – mid 18th c.}}

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