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cryptographic

cryptographic

4 7.8
About methods that keep information secret and safe online
  • adjective
  • /ˌkrɪptoʊˈɡræfɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : criptográfico
  • Security of cryptographic algorithms is the most important element in network applications concerning confidentiality and authenticity.
  • cryptographic engine
  • cryptographic algorithms
  • cryptographic key

This is where RSA and other public key cryptographic schemes come in and rescue us.

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Examples

  • With cryptographic principles, you have digital scarcity.

  • We're the best cryptographic minds in Britain.

  • There could be several cryptographic keys.

  • Well, they work this very complex cryptographic algorithm that they use.

  • That's what it's doing, with the help of the cryptographic key from the signal.

  • This is where RSA and other public key cryptographic schemes come in and rescue us.

  • Has my ship not transmitted to you signatures and seals of great cryptographic complexity that establish who I am?

    Fiction book (2002)
  • I've designed and analyzed cryptographic systems used in wireless networks, payment systems, and digital content protection platforms.

    Blog text (11)
  • Cryptographic keys can be distributed by quantum means, with near-perfect security against undetected eavesdropping.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The cryptographic techniques ensure that sensitive information remains secure during transmission.

Synonyms

cryptologic
vscryptographic
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Relating to the study of codes and secret messages

also applies to practical protection and creating secure communications
crypto
vscryptographic
  • Specialized
7.2

Describes methods that use codes to hide and protect information

is about both secure communication and techniques for breaking codes
cryptological
vscryptographic
  • Specialized
9.7

Relating to secret codes and how to make or break them

focuses more on secure messaging and practical protection than on study
cryptographical
vscryptographic
  • Specialized
9.2

Relating to the study and use of codes to hide messages

includes building secure communications as well as analytical study

Surface Forms

cryptographic positive

Morphology

cryptographic = cryptography (transparent) = crypto + graph + y + ic

The word is a regular adjectival derivative of cryptography, with the meaning 'relating to cryptography' built by standard suffixation.

Etymology

Cryptographic comes from Greek parts crypto- meaning 'hidden' and -graph meaning 'write'. So cryptographic describes 'hidden writing', which is why it is used for secret codes and ways to keep messages and data safe.