cryptical

cryp·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krip-tik]
- /ˈkrɪp tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krip-tik]
- /ˈkrɪp tɪk/

Definitions of cryptical word

adjective cryptical mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous: a cryptic message. 1
adjective cryptical abrupt; terse; short: a cryptic note. 1
adjective cryptical secret; occult: a cryptic writing. 1
adjective cryptical involving or using cipher, code, etc. 1
adjective cryptical Zoology. fitted for concealing; serving to camouflage. 1
noun cryptical a cryptogram, especially one designed as a puzzle. 1

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Origin of cryptical

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; < Late Latin crypticus < Greek kryptikós hidden. See crypt, -ic

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Parts of speech for Cryptical

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cryptical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cryptical usage trend in Literature

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