crypto

crypto-

(word root) hiddenExamples of words with the root crypto-: cryptogram

cryp·to

C0782600 (krĭp′tō)n. pl. cryp·tos 1. One who covertly supports a certain doctrine, group, or party.2. Cryptography.

[From crypto-.]

cryp•to

(ˈkrɪp toʊ)

n., pl. -tos. a person who secretly supports or adheres to a group, party, or belief. [1945–50; independent use of crypto-; cf -o]

crypto-

a combining form meaning “hidden,” “not perceived immediately or with certainty” ( cryptozoology), “secret” (cryptogram), “not professing openly” ( crypto-fascist), “pertaining to cryptograms” ( cryptology). [comb. form representing Greek kryptós hidden. See crypt]

Acronym

Definition

CRYPTO➣Cryptography/Cryptographic