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Abstruse (&unr_;), a. [L. abstrusus, p. p. of abstrudere to thrust away, conceal; ab, abs + trudere to thrust; cf. F. abstrus. See Threat.] 1. Concealed or hidden out of the way. [Obs.]
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The eternal eye whose sight discerns
Abstrusest thoughts.
Milton.
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2. Remote from apprehension; difficult to be comprehended or understood; recondite; as, abstruse learning.
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Profound and abstruse topics. Milman.
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