pseudocryptic

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ cryptic.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌs(j)uː.dəʊˈkɹɪp.tɪk/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌsu.doʊˈkɹɪp.tɪk/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪptɪk

Adjective

pseudocryptic (not comparable)

  1. (biology) Morphologically recognisable as distinct only after other methods have unveiled their existence.
    pseudocryptic species

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