The difference between Abstruse and Clandestine
When used as adjectives, abstruse means difficult to comprehend or understand, whereas clandestine means done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abstruse and Clandestine
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Abstruse as an adjective:
Difficult to comprehend or understand.
Examples:
"synonyms: recondite obscure esoteric"
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Abstruse as an adjective (obsolete):
Concealed or hidden out of the way; secret.
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Clandestine as an adjective:
Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
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Clandestine as an adjective (freemasonry, of a person or lodge):
Not recognized as a regular member.