anticryptic en · ADJ
Etymology
From anti- + cryptic.
Meanings
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Of or pertaining to camouflage used by a predator to provide stealth, as opposed to camouflage used by prey to hide.
Without the anticryptic benefit of their spots, leopards would go hungry.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more anticryptic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most anticryptic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |