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criptográfico

cryptographic

adjective kreep-toh-GRAH-fee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek kryptos (hidden) + graphein (to write).

Usage Note

Criptográfico is the technical adjective relating to cryptography — clave criptográfica (cryptographic key), protocolo criptográfico. The feminine form is criptográfica. The related noun is criptografía and the agent noun criptógrafo/a (cryptographer).

Examples

"El sistema usa un algoritmo criptográfico de alta seguridad."

Natural Translation

The system uses a high-security cryptographic algorithm.

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