{ a. [ L. exotericus, Gr. &unr_; fr. &unr_; out: cf. F. exotérique. See Ex- ] External; public; suitable to be imparted to the public; hence, capable of being readily or fully comprehended; -- opposed to esoteric, or secret. [ 1913 Webster ]

The foppery of an exoteric and esoteric doctrine. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]