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Definition of Cryptic
1. Adjective. Of an obscure nature. "Rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands"
Similar to: Incomprehensible, Inexplicable
Derivative terms: Inscrutability, Mystery
2. Adjective. Having a secret or hidden meaning. "Thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"
Similar to: Esoteric
Derivative terms: Cabala, Kabbala, Qabala
3. Adjective. Having a puzzling terseness. "A cryptic note"
Definition of Cryptic
1. a. Hidden; secret; occult.
Definition of Cryptic
1. Adjective. Having hidden meaning. ¹
2. Adjective. Mystified or of an obscure nature. ¹
3. Adjective. Involving use of code or cipher/cypher. ¹
4. Adjective. (zoology) Well camouflaged; having good camouflage. ¹
5. Noun. (informal) A cryptic crossword. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cryptic
1. mysterious [adj] - See also: mysterious
Medical Definition of Cryptic
1. Hidden; occult; larvate. Origin: G. Kryptikos (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cryptic
Literary usage of Cryptic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons by Henry Leonard Stillson (1890)
"In the preparation of this sketch of cryptic Masonry, I desire to express my
indebtedness to the labors of the distinguished Companions of the Rite, ..."
2. Christianity and Mythology by John Mackinnon Robertson (1900)
"But the cryptic parables in themselves, apart from glosses, represent no real
teaching. They are obscure, and possess no moral value whatever. ..."
3. Journal by Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (1899)
"Л/ THE cryptic ELEMENT ALLEGED TO EXIST IN OGHAM INSCRIPTIONS. Br KA STEWART
MACALISTER, MA [Submitted MAUCH 28, 1899. ..."
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