crypto-

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See also: crypto

Translingual[edit]

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From Ancient Greek κρυπτός (kruptós, hidden, secret).

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crypto-

  1. Hidden

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek κρυπτός (kruptós, hidden, secret).

Pronunciation[edit]

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crypto-

  1. Hidden, invisible.
    crypto- + ‎crystalline → ‎cryptocrystalline
    crypto- + ‎zoology → ‎cryptozoology
  2. Secret.
    crypto- + ‎fascist → ‎cryptofascist
  3. (by extension) Cryptographic.
    crypto- + ‎function → ‎cryptofunction
    crypto- + ‎variable → ‎cryptovariable

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek κρυπτός (kruptós, hidden, secret).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (file)

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crypto-

  1. crypto-

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