cryptanalysis

The science of analyzing and breaking of codes and ciphers.

Noun

  1. The science of analyzing and breaking of codes and ciphers.
    • Holonym: cryptology
    • Near-synonym: decoding

    Synonyms: decoding

    Related: cryptography

  2. An analysis or decrypting of a specific text or a specific code or cipher.

Origin

Etymology tree English crypt- English analysis English cryptanalysis From crypt- + analysis.

Forms

cryptanalyses cryptoanalysis

Related

cryptanalyst

Derived

rubber-hose cryptanalysis