Complete Definition of "cryptic"

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Etymology
Late Latin 'crypticus', from Gr. 'kruptikos', from 'kruptos' (hidden), from 'kruptein' (to hide).

Pronunciation
IPA|/�kɹɪptɪk/, SAMPA|/"krIptIk/

Adjective
#Having hidden meaning.
#Mystified or of an obscure nature.
#Involving use of code or cipher.

Derived terms
cryptogram

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