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Definition of encrypt

encrypt

/ɛnˈkrɪpt/
en · crypt
Adjective:encrypted
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Past Simple:encrypted
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Past Participle:encrypted
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Present Participle:encrypting
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encrypt Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To convert information or data into a secret cipher or code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

Example

"Modern messaging applications automatically encrypt user conversations from end to end."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'encode' and 'encrypt' both transform information into another format, 'encode' is done for usability and system compatibility, whereas 'encrypt' specifically conceals data using a cryptographic key to prevent unauthorized access.

• Rhymes for encrypt

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the prefix 'en-' (into) and the Greek root 'kryptos' (hidden or secret), modeled after 'encipher'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Encrypt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/encrypt
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