Cryptologic

/ˌkrɪptəʊˈlɒdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to cryptology, the science of writing, transmitting, or decoding secret messages and codes.

Etymology

From 'cryptology' + '-ic', a modern term appearing mid-20th century with the expansion of intelligence agencies and military communications security.

Kelly Says

The NSA's official title includes 'cryptologic' to make it sound less like they're breaking codes and more like they're doing science—a perfect example of how jargon makes surveillance sound academic.

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