Cryptogrammic

/ˌkrɪptəˈɡræmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a cryptogram; presented in coded or hidden form.

Etymology

A less common variant of 'cryptogrammatic,' formed directly from 'cryptogramm-' with '-ic' suffix, appearing occasionally in specialized texts but largely superseded by the more established '-matic' form.

Kelly Says

This word is linguistically interesting because it shows how English sometimes generates multiple adjective forms from the same root, but only some survive—'cryptogrammic' is essentially archaic now.

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