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

Recent Examples on the Web

Because crypto wallets are pseudonymous, most participants in the competition appeared only as three- to four-letter usernames linked to cryptographic wallet addresses. —Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 22 May 2025

This particular digital currency is built on two fundamental cryptographic pillars. —Amit Sinha, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

In contrast, the open source Signal messenger provides a cryptographic assurance that only an existing group member designated as the group admin can add new members. —ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025

As a pioneer and leader in cryptographic posture management, InfoSec Global aims to secure enterprise digital infrastructure by enabling organizations to discover, inventory, remediate and manage cryptographic assets. —Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025

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

Rhymes for cryptographic

• autographic
• biographic
• calligraphic
• cartographic
• demographic
• epigraphic
• ethnographic
• geographic
• holographic
• hydrographic
• lithographic
• mammographic