Definition of ARCANE (original) (raw)

: known or knowable only to a few people : secret

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And if this becomes an arcane game of legal chess, both his critics and Fauci would have available moves. —Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 Under arcane California rules, if a party’s statewide voter registration numbers dropped below a certain threshold, that party’s candidates couldn’t be on a ballot. —Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 Uncovering the arcane secrets of the game's multiple environmental blocks is often far from obvious and rewards players who like to experiment and explore. —Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024 As a coach, Rooney also showed an interest in studying MLS’ complex and often arcane roster rules and regulations, something many foreign coaches have had little appetite for. —Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for arcane