English word cryptoprotocol comes from English protocol, English crypto- (Cryptographic.. Hidden, invisible.. Secret.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| protocol | English (eng) | (obsolete, intransitive) To make or write protocols, or first drafts; to issue protocols.. (obsolete, transitive) To make a protocol of. (by extension) An accepted code of conduct; acceptable behaviour in a given situation or group. [from 20th c.]. (computing) A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network. [from 20th c.]. (international law) [...] |
| crypto- | English (eng) | Cryptographic.. Hidden, invisible.. Secret. |
| cryptoprotocol | English (eng) | An encryption protocol. |