decrypting
|de-crypt-ing|
B2
/dɪˈkrɪptɪŋ/
(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 uncover hidden information', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of converting encrypted data back into its original form.
The software is decrypting the files.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40