English word cryptography comes from English -graphy, English crypto- (Cryptographic.. Hidden, invisible.. Secret.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -graphy | English (eng) | Represents something written or otherwise represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject. |
| crypto- | English (eng) | Cryptographic.. Hidden, invisible.. Secret. |
| cryptography | English (eng) | The discipline concerned with communication security (eg, confidentiality of messages, integrity of messages, sender authentication, non-repudiation of messages, and many other related issues), regardless of the used medium such as pencil and paper or computers. |