Definition

In a way that is difficult to understand or comprehend.

Example

The professor explained the theory abstrusely, leaving many students confused.

Conversation

I was reading that article on quantum physics, and it was written so abstrusely that I barely understood anything.

Yeah, some authors really have a way of complicating things unnecessarily.

I wish they would just explain it in simpler terms instead of being so abstrusely academic.

Totally! It would make learning so much easier for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abstrusely → It is formed from "abstrusus" (from Latin, meaning hidden or concealed) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "abstrusely" means in a manner that is difficult to understand or hidden from comprehension.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'hidden' or 'concealed' — that's what 'abstrusely' means, describing a way of being difficult to grasp.

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