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exoteric
Pronunciation: /ˌeksəˈterik
adjective
• formal
(Especially of a doctrine or mode of speech) intended for or likely to be understood by the general public: an exoteric, literal meaning and an esoteric, inner teaching The opposite of esoteric.
Origin
mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek exōterikos, from exōterō 'outer', comparative of exō 'outside'.
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Arguing the differences between a microcontroller and a microprocessor isn't going to provide an exoteric moment. The public looks at both, caring only to see the pretty boxes surrounding the chips. The box matters. It is better to say iPad Shuffle or iPhone. It is easier to understand a single-purpose gadget vs. a multipurpose tool.
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