Word: encryption
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: en
cryp
tion
Definition: A ciphertext, a cryptogram, an encrypted value. Usually used with the preposition "of" followed by the value that is hidden in it.
Morphemes:
Affix: encrypt
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: en-
Language: en
Decoded: en-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: covered
Affix: κρυπτός
Language: grc
Decoded: kruptos
Meaning: hidden, concealed, private, secret
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a state or condition
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.