Acroamatical is a relatively rare word meaning "concerned with abstract learning or theory." It is spelled [æˌkroʊ.məˈtɪk.əl] in IPA phonetics, with the stress on the second syllable. The "ac" at the beginning of the word suggests "height" or "extremity," while "roa" might evoke the idea of "route" or "path." The "-matical" ending serves to turn the base noun "acroama" into an adjective, much like in the case of "mathematical."
Acroamatical is an adjective that describes something related to or suitable for private or secret instruction, particularly in the context of philosophical or esoteric knowledge. The word is derived from the Greek term "acroamatikos," meaning "audible only to a select group" or "intended for private instruction."
Acroamatical information is typically communicated through lectures or discussions held in closed circles, restricted to a limited number of individuals who possess a certain level of intellectual or spiritual understanding. This exclusivity is often associated with teachings of a profound or specialized nature that are not meant for public dissemination.
The term can also refer to the content or manner of instruction characterized by its secretive or reserved nature. Acroamatical teachings may involve esoteric or mystical concepts, intricate philosophical principles, or deeper understandings of a particular field of knowledge. Such instruction aims to cultivate higher levels of insight, wisdom, or enlightenment among chosen students, who then become custodians of this special knowledge.
In essence, something described as acroamatical is primarily intended for a select audience and serves as a means of transmitting confidential or arcane teachings, often requiring a certain level of prerequisite knowledge or spiritual preparation.
To the more obscure or deeper parts of learning; abstruse.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "acroamatical" originated from the Greek word "akroamatikos", which means "relating to hearing". It derives from the Greek word "akroama", meaning "something heard" or "what is overheard". In ancient Greece, an acroamatic discourse referred to teachings that were orally transmitted only to a select group of disciples or initiates, distinct from public or written discourses. Over time, "acroamatical" came to be used to describe knowledge or teachings that are passed down orally or through private instruction, and the term eventually found its way into the English language.