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pseudocryptic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌs(j)uː.dəʊˈkɹɪp.tɪk/
  • General-American: /ˌsu.doʊˈkɹɪp.tɪk/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪptɪk

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adj

Meaning 1

Morphologically recognisable as distinct only after other methods have unveiled their existence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Examples

  • pseudocryptic species

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pseudo- + cryptic.