decryption
|de-cryp-tion|
B2
/dɪˈkrɪpʃən/
(decrypt)
convert to original
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decryption' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' and the root 'crypt' from Greek 'kryptos' meaning 'hidden'.
Historical Evolution
'decryption' evolved from the French word 'décrypter', which was adapted into English.
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
Noun 1
the process of converting encrypted data back into its original form.
The decryption of the message revealed its true content.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45