'acroamatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akroamatikos,' where 'akroama' meant 'something heard.'

'akroamatikos' transformed into the Latin word 'acroamaticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acroamatic.'

Initially, it meant 'something heard,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to profound or esoteric knowledge.'