cryptographic

adjective

cryp·to·graph·ic ˌkrip-tə-ˈgra-fik

: of, relating to, or using cryptography

cryptographically

ˌkrip-tə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of cryptographic in a Sentence

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Aggregation relies on advanced cryptographic techniques like recursive zk-proofs and compatibility with multiple zk-proof standards, which can require significant computational resources and technical expertise. —

Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The average user doesn't want to think about private keys, gas fees or cryptographic proofs. —

Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 While quantum computers—with the capability of breaking today’s cryptographic algorithms in minutes (or even seconds)—are estimated to arrive within the next 10 years, Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HDNL) cyberattacks pose a present and significant concern for current encrypted data. —

Jordan Rackie, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 According to the note, the flaw has been present since an update on July 23rd until it was resolved by switching the cryptographic algorithm from Bcrypt to PBKDF2 after the vulnerability was internally identified. —

Richard Lawler, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cryptographic

Word History

Etymology

crypto(graphy) + -graphic

Note: New Latin cryptographicus was already in use by Erycius Puteanus in 1612 (see note at cryptography), though this early occurrence is unlikely to have been the source of the English word.

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cryptographic was in 1824

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