decrypted
|de/crypt/ed|
B2
/dɪˈkrɪptɪd/
(decrypt)
convert to original
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decrypt' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' and the word 'crypt' from Greek 'kryptos' meaning 'hidden'.
Historical Evolution
'decrypt' evolved from the French word 'décrypter', which was derived from the Greek 'kryptos'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reveal hidden information', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'decrypt'.
The message was decrypted successfully.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45