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- [proh-krip-tik]
- /proʊˈkrɪp tɪk/
- /prəkrˈɪptɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-krip-tik]
- /proʊˈkrɪp tɪk/
Definitions of procryptic word
- adjective procryptic serving to conceal an animal from predators. 1
- adjective procryptic (of animals) having protective coloration 0
- adjective procryptic having protective coloration 0
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Origin of procryptic
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; pro(tective) + cryptic
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Parts of speech for Procryptic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
procryptic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
procryptic usage trend in Literature
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