Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Davis was known for her policy chops and a deep understanding of complicated subjects gleaned by arcane research.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026 The law in question is, like all campaign-finance rules, arcane.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026 The Bringers of the Cosmic Dawn seek to tear the barrier down in pursuit of their own vision, while the Red Wizards of Thay maneuver in the shadows, hungry to seize the arcane power within.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 June 2026 There are thousands of cryptocurrencies, countless blockchains, arcane fees to pay for swapping tokens, and complicated onboarding processes.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for arcane
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Latin arcānus "secret, private, intimate," from arca "chest, coffer, box" + -ānus-an entry 2 — more at ark