Where does “cryptomechanism” come from?
cryptomechanism (English) comes from English mechanism, from New Latin mechanismus, from Ancient Greek μηχανή, from Ancient Greek μῆχος, from Proto-Indo-European meǵʰ- — to be able.
cryptomechanism (English): A cryptographic mechanism
Definitions
- A cryptographic mechanism
Ancestry of “cryptomechanism”, step by step
cryptomechanism traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mechanism
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mechanism | Any mechanical means for the conversion or... |
| 2 | New Latin | mechanismus | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μηχανή | contrivance, machine, device, gear; way, means |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | μῆχος | means, expedient, remedy |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | meǵʰ- | to be able |
via English crypto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crypto | A secret supporter or follower; Cryptography;... |