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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