cryptic
|cryp-tic|
C1
/ˈkrɪp.tɪk/
mysterious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cryptic' originates from the Greek word 'kryptikos', where 'kryptos' meant 'hidden'.
Historical Evolution
'kryptikos' transformed into the Latin word 'crypticus', and eventually became the modern English word 'cryptic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hidden or concealed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mysterious or obscure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
The message was cryptic, leaving everyone puzzled.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35