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crypto

crypto

7.5
A word part meaning hidden or secret used to make other words
  • other
  • /ˈkrɪptoʊ/
  • Specialized
: cripto-
  • The company is developing a new crypto system to ensure secure transactions.

So he'll, he'll call Tolkien, for example, a crypto fascist.

Examples

  • Many universities offer courses on crypto, focusing on data protection techniques.

  • She is studying crypto to better understand how digital security works.

  • Tu as entendu parler de la crypto-monnaie, papa ?

    Fortress (2021)

  • qui se trouvent être des crypto-monnaies.

    Fortress (2021)

  • Il doit être hébergé sur une bourse de crypto-monnaies.

    Fortress (2021)

  • But exchanging crypto for standard fiat cash, Mais l'échange de crypto contre de l'argent fiat standard, it's not as easy as a wire transfer.

    Fortress (2021)

  • Ce n'est pas un compte standard compte en espèces, c'est un crypto.

    Fortress (2021)

Antonyms

public
∞ 1.0

Open or available to everyone, not private

open
∞ 1.0

Not closed so people or things can go through

Surface Forms

crypto main

Etymology

Crypto- comes from the Greek root kryptos meaning 'hidden' and is used as a prefix to make words about things done in secret, like crypto-religious groups or the adjective cryptic. So crypto- tells you the thing named is hidden or not openly shown.