English Explanatory Dictionary

crypsis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ability of an organism to avoid observation.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪpsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crypsis.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-crypsis.wav

Word forms

crypsis

Etymology

Probably directly from Ancient Greek κρύψις (krúpsis, “hiding, concealment”); compare Latin crypsis. Doublet of krypsis.

Related words

cryptic mimicry
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