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Etymology

From Ancient Greek κρυπτός.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κρυπτός.

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /kɹɪptoʊ-/

Prefix

1. Hidden, invisible.

   crypto- + crystalline → cryptocrystalline

   crypto- + zoology → cryptozoology

2. Secret.

   crypto- + fascist → crypto-fascist

   crypto- + -lect → cryptolect

3. Relating to cryptography, the study of secret communication.

   crypto- + function → cryptofunction

   crypto- + variable → cryptovariable

4. Cryptocurrency.

   crypto- + asset → cryptoasset

   crypto- + collectible → cryptocollectible

Translations

• French: crypto-
• German: krypto-
• Italian: cripto-
• Portuguese: cripto-
• Russian: крипто-
• Spanish: cripto-

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