Definition

This word describes something that is very difficult to understand or comprehend. It is often used for ideas or concepts that are complex and not easily grasped.

Example

The professor's lecture was so abstrusest that many students left confused.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you read that book on philosophy everyone's talking about?

No, I haven't, but I heard it's one of the abstrusest texts out there.

Yeah, I tried reading it, but some parts were really confusing.

I can imagine! Sometimes, those complex ideas just go right over my head.

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Root Explanation

Abstrusest is formed from "abstrusus" (meaning hidden or concealed), which is derived from the Latin root "ab-" (meaning away) and "trahere" (meaning to draw). The word refers to something that is drawn away from understanding, hence the meaning of being extremely obscure or difficult to comprehend.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'drawn away' from understanding — that's why 'abstrusest' means extremely difficult to grasp.

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