The difference between Cerebral and Esoteric
When used as adjectives, cerebral means of, or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex, whereas esoteric means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
Esoteric is also noun with the meaning: an esoteric doctrine or treatise.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cerebral and Esoteric
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Cerebral as an adjective (anatomy, medicine):
Of, or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.
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Cerebral as an adjective:
Intellectual rather than emotional.
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Cerebral as an adjective (linguistics, obsolete):
Retroflex.
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Esoteric as an adjective:
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
Examples:
"The writing in this manual is very esoteric; I’d need a degree in engineering just to understand it!"
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Esoteric as an adjective:
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
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Esoteric as an adjective:
Confidential; private.
Examples:
"an esoteric purpose"
"an esoteric meeting"
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Esoteric as a noun:
An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
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Esoteric as a noun:
One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites.