Abditive

/ˈæbdɪtɪv/ adjective

Tending to hide, conceal, or withdraw; characterized by a tendency to hide or keep secret.

From Latin 'abditivus', derived from 'abditus' (hidden), the past participle of 'abondere' (to hide away). The '-ive' suffix means 'tending to' or 'characterized by'.

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