crypt-

See also: crypt

English

Alternative forms

• crypto-

Prefix

crypt-

1. Alternative form of crypto- (prevocalic)

   cryptanalyst

   cryptarchy

Usage notes

• Variant combining form used before morphemes beginning with a vowel.

Derived terms

• cryptanalysis
• cryptanalyst
• cryptanalytic
• cryptanalytics
• cryptand
• cryptarchy
• cryptopine
• cryptorchid
• cryptorchidism
• cryptorchism
• cryptotia

 

Related terms

• cryptic
• cryptographic