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cryptographical

cryptographical

9.2
Relating to the study and use of codes to hide messages
  • adjective
  • /krɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : criptográfico
  • The cryptographical methods used during World War II played a crucial role in securing communications.

Examples

  • Understanding cryptographical principles is essential for modern cybersecurity professionals.

  • She specializes in cryptographical research, focusing on the development of secure encryption algorithms.

  • The cryptographical methods used in the project were highly advanced.

  • Have you studied any cryptographical techniques?

  • The professor explained the principles of cryptographical methods used to secure communications.

  • Many experts in the field of cryptographical analysis focus on breaking complex codes.

  • Understanding cryptographical techniques is essential for anyone studying information security.

Synonyms

cryptographic
vscryptographical
  • Specialized
4 7.8

About methods that keep information secret and safe online

focuses more on studying and analysing codes rather than securing messages
cryptologic
vscryptographical
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Relating to the study of codes and secret messages

is about code study with emphasis on analysis rather than decoding alone
cryptanalytic
vscryptographical
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to studying and breaking secret codes

is the general study of codes and their analysis rather than only breaking
cryptological
vscryptographical
  • Specialized
9.7

Relating to secret codes and how to make or break them

narrows the attention to studying codes and their analysis rather than practice
crypto
vscryptographical
  • Specialized
7.2

Describes methods that use codes to hide and protect information

is concerned with studying and analysing codes rather than mainly securing them

Surface Forms

cryptographical positive

Morphology

cryptographical = cryptographic (semi-transparent) = crypto + graph + ic + al

The word is a regular adjectival extension of the established adjective 'cryptographic' by adding '-al'.

Etymology

The word cryptographical comes from the Greek parts crypto- meaning 'hidden' and -graph meaning 'write', as in cryptic and autograph. So cryptographical is about 'hidden writing', the study and making of codes and secret messages.