cryptic

cryp·tic

(krip'tik),

Hidden; occult; larvate.

[G. kryptikos]

cryptic

(krĭp′tĭk) also

cryptical

(-tĭ-kəl)

adj.

1. Having hidden meaning; mystifying.

2. Secret or occult.

3. Using code or cipher.

4. Biology Tending to conceal or camouflage: cryptic coloring.

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cryp′ti·cal·ly adv.

cryp′tic·ness n.

cryptic

[krip′tik]

Etymology: Gk, kryptos, hidden

pertaining to something concealed.

cryp·tic

(krip'tik)

Hidden; occult; larvate.

[G. kryptikos]

cryp·tic

(krip'tik)

Hidden; occult; larvate.

[G. kryptikos]