Arcanum (Noun)
Meaning
Information known only to a special group; "the secret of Cajun cooking".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The art of fine winemaking is an arcanum known only to a select few sommeliers who have spent years perfecting their craft.
- Initiates of the mystical order were sworn to secrecy, protecting the arcanum of their sacred rituals from outsiders.
- As a renowned expert in the field, Dr. Lee possessed an arcanum of knowledge about ancient civilizations that was unparalleled by her peers.
- Only those who had completed the rigorous apprenticeship program were privy to the arcanum of traditional Japanese sword-making.
- Within the walls of the secret society, the arcanum of alchemy was freely shared among members, who spent years mastering the arcane art.