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cryptology

[ krip-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the science and study of cryptanalysis and cryptography.


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Other Words From

  • cryp·tolo·gist noun
  • cryp·to·log·ic [krip-tl-, oj, -ik], crypto·logi·cal adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cryptology1

From the New Latin word cryptologia, dating back to 1635–45. See crypto-, -logy

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Example Sentences

Some of the spirits took pleasure in making tours de force in cryptology (secret writing).

The latter variation is generally pure substitution, and may be called kindergarten cryptology.

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