Where does “steganography” come from?
Steganography comes from Ancient Greek στεγανός, meaning "covered" or "hidden," combined with the Greek element -graphy meaning "writing."
steganography (English): The practice of hiding messages, so that the...
Definitions
- The practice of hiding messages, so that the...
Ancestry of “steganography”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | στεγανός | cover, roof |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | στέγω | to cover closely, so as to keep water either out... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)teg- | to cover; pole, stick, beam |
Words derived from “steganography”