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crypsis.

The ability of an organism to avoid observation.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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