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I've had a couple of odd experiences - unexplainable anxiety that came my way through a belief in something... I mean, it sounds cryptic, but... anything for me that turns myself against myself, I stay away from.
Lin Shaye

Meaning of "cryptic" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CRYPTIC

From Late Latin crypticus, from Greek kruptikos, from kruptos concealed.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CRYPTIC

cryptic  [ˈkrɪptɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CRYPTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cryptic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CRYPTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of cryptic in the English dictionary

The first definition of cryptic in the dictionary is hidden; secret; occult. Other definition of cryptic is obscure in meaning. Cryptic is also tending to conceal by disguising or camouflaging the shape.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CRYPTIC


anaglyptic
ˌænəˈɡlɪptɪk
apocalyptic
əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk
chymotryptic
ˌkaɪməʊˈtrɪptɪk
Coptic
ˈkɒptɪk
diptych
ˈdɪptɪk
ecliptic
ɪˈklɪptɪk
elliptic
ɪˈlɪptɪk
glyptic
ˈɡlɪptɪk
lithonthryptic
ˌlɪθɒnˈθrɪptɪk
lithontriptic
ˌlɪθɒnˈtrɪptɪk
lithotriptic
ˌlɪθəʊˈtrɪptɪk
optic
ˈɒptɪk
polyptych
ˈpɒlɪptɪk
postapocalyptic
ˌpəʊstəˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk
procryptic
prəʊˈkrɪptɪk
septic
ˈsɛptɪk
styptic
ˈstɪptɪk
synaptic
sɪˈnæptɪk
triptych
ˈtrɪptɪk
tryptic
ˈtrɪptɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CRYPTIC

cryptadia
cryptaesthesia
cryptaesthetic
cryptal
cryptanalysis
cryptanalyst
cryptanalytic
cryptanalytical
cryptarithm
cryptesthesia
cryptic crossword
cryptical
cryptically
cryptobiont
cryptobiosis
cryptoclastic
cryptococcal
cryptococcosis
cryptococcus
cryptocrystalline

WORDS THAT END LIKE CRYPTIC

antiepileptic
aseptic
dyspeptic
epileptic
Eurosceptic
fiber optic
fibre optic
haptic
narcoleptic
neuroleptic
obliquity of the ecliptic
organoleptic
orthoptic
panoptic
peptic
postsynaptic
presynaptic
sceptic
skeptic
synoptic

Synonyms and antonyms of cryptic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CRYPTIC»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cryptic» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of cryptic

Translation of «cryptic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CRYPTIC

Find out the translation of cryptic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cryptic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cryptic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

隐晦的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enigmático
570 millions of speakers

English

cryptic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुप्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خفي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

загадочными
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

enigmático
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রহস্যপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

énigmatique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Misteri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hintergründig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

謎めいた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수수께끼 같은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sedhih
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kín
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரகசிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गूढ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şifreli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ermetico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tajemniczy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

загадковими
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

criptic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αινιγματική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kriptiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kryptiska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kryptisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cryptic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CRYPTIC»

The term «cryptic» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.530 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CRYPTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cryptic

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3 QUOTES WITH «CRYPTIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cryptic.
1
Olivia De Havilland
I would prefer to live forever in perfect health, but if I must at some time leave this life, I would like to do so ensconced on a chaise longue, perfumed, wearing a velvet robe and pearl earrings, with a flute of champagne beside me and having just discovered the answer to the last problem in a British cryptic crossword.
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Lin Shaye
I've had a couple of odd experiences - unexplainable anxiety that came my way through a belief in something... I mean, it sounds cryptic, but... anything for me that turns myself against myself, I stay away from.
3
Seth Shostak
The planets and moons of our solar system are blatantly visible because they reflect sunlight. Without the nearby Sun, these planets would be cryptic and dark on the sky.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRYPTIC»

Discover the use of cryptic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cryptic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cryptic
Ed and Brock are seasoned grave-robbers with hundreds of bodies stolen and sold to be able to put food in their stomachs in 1800's England.
D. a. Chaney, Tw Brown, 2011
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Cryptic Masonry: A Manual of the Council Or Monitorial ...
With An Additional Section On The Super-Excellent Master's Degree.
Albert Gallatin MacKey, 2010
3
Mensa Cryptic Crosswords
Join the millions getting hooked on cryptics.
Emily Cox, Henry Rathvon, 2005
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Cryptic Clue
Start at the beginning and work through the coded messages. You will discover tail lights on cats, monsters in town and a donkey in your bath. Each Cryptic Clue describes another law to humour your funny bone.
Chris Tasker, 2012
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Cryptic: Book I
"Cryptic" is the story of what happens when a group of wise guys meet the wise men of the U.S. Government's Executive Branch programs as they attempt to use political appointees, corporate spooks and the assets of organized crime families ...
The C.C.I., 2011
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The Atlantic Cryptic Crosswords
Dedicated puzzle enthusiasts see it too often: ordinary crosswords with ho-hum clues like “Toledo’s lake” for ERIE.
Emily Cox, Henry Rathvon, 2009
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Female Control: Sexual Selection by Cryptic Female Choice
Eberhard interweaves his review of previous studies with speculation on the consequences of this theoretical development, and indicates promising new directions for future research.
William G. Eberhard, 1996
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Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies
Packed with clear explanations, helpful hints and practice grids, this book explains how to approach cryptic crosswords in a clear and logical manner.
Denise Sutherland, 2012
9
Vampire Kisses 8: Cryptic Cravings
Does he crave her and does he want to spend eternity together? And what does she really want? With cryptic secrets and cravings, this eighth installment in the Vampire Kisses series is a romantic and mysterious thrill ride.
Ellen Schreiber, 2011
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Codes, Ciphers, Secrets and Cryptic Communication: Making ...
Covert communications have won or lost wars, exposed political intrigue, disguised secret religions and societies, and secured financial transactions.
Fred B. Wrixon, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRYPTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cryptic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cryptic crossword No 26618
Cryptic crossword No 26,618. Print version | Blind & PS version | PDF version. Set by Philistine · The Guardian, Wednesday 8 July 2015 00.00 ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Katie Price 'hits back' at Kimberly Crew in cryptic tweet after hinting …
Katie Price appears to have lashed out at newlywed Kimberly Crew in a cryptic tweet after alluding to a past relationship with her new husband. «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
3
Burning Bible discovered in Marion Square with cryptic message
According to a Charleston Police Department incident report, an officer on bicycle patrol found what appeared to be a circle of previously lit ... «Charleston City Paper, Jul 15»
4
Chris Brown Apologizing To Karrueche Tran? 'X' Singer Sends …
Hollywood Life reports that Brown took to Instagram on July 6 to post a cryptic message about love on the photo-sharing site, leaving fans to ... «Fashion & Style, Jul 15»
5
Khloe Kardashian shares cryptic tweet about happiness following …
A day later, seemingly in a reference to the news, Kourtney's sister Khloe posted a cryptic tweet about people's "journey to happiness". Khloe ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Jeff Goldblum shares cryptic first teaser from 'Independence Day …
The actor - who is reprising his role as computer geek David Levinson in the sequel - shared the cryptic clip on his Facebook page over the 4th ... «NME.com, Jul 15»
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Cryptic crossword No 26617
Cryptic crossword No 26,617. Print version | Blind & PS version. Set by Imogen · The Guardian, Tuesday 7 July 2015 00.00 GMT. 1. 1 across. 5. 5 across. 9. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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CBSE Cryptic Crossword Contest held | Guwahati NYOOOZ
GUWAHATI: The city edition of CBSE Cryptic Crossword Contest, 2015, concluded here recently. The competition hosted at Miles Bronson ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
9
Housing.com 'Hacked', Home Page Replaced With a Cryptic
Housing.com appears to be have been hijacked or hacked and the home page has been replaced with a cryptic message. Visitors to the real ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
10
Cryptic crossword No 26616
Cryptic crossword No 26,616. Print version | Blind & PS version | PDF version. Set by Rufus · The Guardian, Monday 6 July 2015 00.00 GMT. 1. 1 across. 5. «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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