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- [krip-tik]
- /ˈkrɪp tɪk/
- /ˈkrɪptɪklɪ/
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- [krip-tik]
- /ˈkrɪp tɪk/
Definitions of cryptically word
- adjective cryptically mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous: a cryptic message. 2
- adjective cryptically abrupt; terse; short: a cryptic note. 1
- adjective cryptically secret; occult: a cryptic writing. 1
- adjective cryptically involving or using cipher, code, etc. 1
- adjective cryptically Zoology. fitted for concealing; serving to camouflage. 1
- noun cryptically a cryptogram, especially one designed as a puzzle. 1
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Origin of cryptically
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 Cryptically
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cryptically 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 63% 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.
cryptically usage trend in Literature
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