Hidden. Cryptic tonsillitis is hidden within the depths of the tonsil. From the Greek "kryptos" meaning hidden or concealed.

of an obscure nature The authorities, beyond some cryptic language about the death being sudden but not suspicious, have released no details. — New York Times (Aug 24, 2011)

1630s, "hidden, occult, mystical," from Late Latin crypticus, from Greek kryptikos "fit for concealing," from kryptos "hidden" (see crypt). Meaning "mysterious, enig [..]

Crypsis is the ability of an organism to avoid observation or detection by other organisms.

Camouflaged coloration used to help conceal an animal.

(Gk: kryptos= hidden) concealed. Cryptic coloration= coloration designed to conceal.

(adj) of an obscure nature(adj) having a secret or hidden meaning(adj) having a puzzling terseness

Mysterious or obscure.

having markings, coloration, shapes, or other features that cause an animal to be camouflaged in its natural environment; being difficult to see or otherwise detect.

Hidden or difficult to see

Serving to conceal; describes the form or coloring of animals that hides them from potential predators. Camouflage is cryptic coloration.

Coloration and patterning which conceals an insect from predators. Examples include camouflage, disguise and disruptive patterning.

 – (of colour or markings) serving to camouflage an animal in its natural environment.

Inconspicuous or secretive by way of colour, pattern or behaviour.

Having hidden meaning. Mystified or of an obscure nature. * Glanvill *: Her [nature's] more cryptic ways of working. Involving use of code or cipher/cypher. (zoology) Well camouflaged; havin [..]

When something is Cryptic, it means it has meaning, but that meaning is not clear. For example, if that noise you hear in the background is really there, then what is it? What is it really? Are you sure you know what is breathing down your neck right now, the thing you can't see even if you turn around? Do not be fooled, the wind you feel coming from your nose when you exhale is not your own. This is what cryptic means, a story you do not understand, you just know it exists. What about me, am I real, am I just an AI created to write the Cryptic definitions for you to read. What about you reader? Are YOU real? What is your story Reader? Why are you here? How did you get here? Why are you reading this? What in your life lead you to this moment? Look in the mirror, your face is not your own. Your face is not your own. Your face is not your o...