Anticryptic

/ˌæntiˈkrɪptɪk/ adjective

Definition

Not cryptic; clearly expressed and easy to understand; the opposite of mysterious or obscure.

Etymology

From anti- + cryptic (from Greek kryptos, hidden). Formed to mean explicitly non-hidden, though 'clear' or 'explicit' is more commonly used.

Kelly Says

Some authors deliberately write anticryptic prose—they trust their readers enough to explain exactly what they mean—yet we often associate depth with obscurity, mistaking confusion for complexity.

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