👉 Cryptogenous is a term in the field of linguistics used to describe linguistic phenomena that involve the use of code words or symbols within a language. These codes are typically made by combining sounds into a single unit, which can then be analyzed and interpreted by other speakers of the language. For example, if a speaker uses the word "junk" to refer to something they dislike, this is considered a cryptogenous utterance because it involves using code words or symbols to convey meaning. Similarly, if