Where does “krypto” come from?
krypto (Finnish) comes from Swedish krypto, from Ancient Greek κρυπτός, from Ancient Greek κρύπτω, from Proto-Indo-European krāu-.
krypto (Finnish): codeword
Definitions
- codeword
Ancestry of “krypto”, step by step
krypto traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish krypto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | krypto | cipher, method of converting plaintext into ciphertext |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κρυπτός | concealed, hidden, secret |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κρύπτω | to hide, cover; to conceal, obscure |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | krāu- | — |
via English crypto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crypto | A secret supporter or follower; Cryptography;... |