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Definition of Cryptic
1. Adjective. Of an obscure nature. "Rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands"
Exact synonyms: Cryptical, Deep, Inscrutable, Mysterious, Mystifying
Similar to: Incomprehensible, Inexplicable
Derivative terms: Inscrutability, Mystery
Similar to: Incomprehensible, Inexplicable
Derivative terms: Inscrutability, Mystery
2. Adjective. Having a secret or hidden meaning. "Thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"
Exact synonyms: Cabalistic, Cryptical, Kabbalistic, Qabalistic, Sibylline
Similar to: Esoteric
Derivative terms: Cabala, Kabbala, Qabala
Similar to: Esoteric
Derivative terms: Cabala, Kabbala, Qabala
3. Adjective. Having a puzzling terseness. "A cryptic note"
Similar to: Concise
Definition of Cryptic
1. a. Hidden; secret; occult.
Definition of Cryptic
1. mysterious [adj] - See also: mysterious
Medical Definition of Cryptic
1. Hidden; occult; larvate. Origin: G. Kryptikos (05 Mar 2000)