Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cryptological

Adjective
/ˌkrɪptəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to the study or practice of cryptography, which is the art of writing or solving codes.
Examples
  • The cryptological methods used by the agency are highly advanced.
  • She studied cryptological principles in her computer science course.
  • Many cryptological codes have been developed over centuries to protect sensitive information.
Meaning
The term cryptological pertains to techniques used to encode or decode information to ensure secure communication.
Synonyms
  • Cryptographic
  • Coded
  • Encoded