recondite
[ rek-uhn-dahyt, ri-kon-dahyt ]
dealing with very profound, difficult, or abstruse subject matter
USE 1
The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so recondite that even the most attentive students struggled to follow along.
USE 2
His recondite explanations about the origins of the universe left the audience both fascinated and perplexed.
USE 3
She specialized in recondite topics such as medieval alchemy and ancient philosophical texts, making her a rare expert in her field.
