definitions

cryptology

[ krip-tol-uh-jee ]
/ krɪpˈtɒl ə dʒi /
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noun

cryptography.
the science and study of cryptanalysis and cryptography.

Nearby words

cryptogrammatic, cryptograph, cryptographic, cryptography, cryptolith, cryptology, cryptomenorrhea, cryptomeria, cryptomerorrhachischis, cryptometer, cryptomonad

Origin of cryptology

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

Related forms

cryp·tol·o·gist, nouncryp·to·log·ic [krip-tl-oj-ik] /ˌkrɪp tlˈɒdʒ ɪk/, cryp·to·log·i·cal, adjective
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Examples from the Web for cryptology

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

    Mysterious Psychic Forces|Camille Flammarion