Definition

A method or system used to secure information by encoding it so that only authorized users can read it.

Example

The company implemented a new cryptosystem to protect sensitive data from hackers.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new cryptosystem that just launched?

Yeah, I read something about it online. It sounds pretty secure!

I wonder how it compares to the old cryptosystem we used before.

I think it’s way more advanced, making it harder for hackers to break in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cryptosystem → It is formed from "crypto-" (from Greek "kryptos", meaning hidden or secret) and "system" (from Greek "systēma", meaning a whole made up of parts). The word "cryptosystem" refers to a system designed to keep information hidden or secure through various methods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hidden' ('crypto-') information organized in a 'system' — that's what a cryptosystem does.

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