cryptology

[krip-tol-uh-jee]

the science and study of cryptanalysis and cryptography.

Origin of cryptology

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

Related formscryp·tol·o·gist, nouncryp·to·log·ic

[krip-tl-oj-ik] /ˌkrɪp tlˈɒdʒ ɪk/, cryp·to·log·i·cal, adjective

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Word Origin and History for cryptological

1640s, from crypto- + -ology.