Cryptic
/ˈkrɪp.tɪk/noun
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
Did you know?The roots of 'cryptic' are entwined with ancient mysteries, as it derives from Greek 'kryptos', meaning hidden, often associated with secret societies and hidden knowledge.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κρυπτός (kryptós)
“Hidden, concealed.”
Late Latin
Latin
crypticus
“Of a hidden nature or mysterious.”
14th Century
Middle English
cryptik
“Pertaining to something concealed or obscure.”
Modern English
English
cryptic
“Describing something that is enigmatic or difficult to understand.”
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