Question

Cryptography, a word with Greek origins, means ___________.

Answer 1

The correct answer for your question is secret or hidden or concealed.

The origin of the word crypt is Greek which directly refers to secret.

The ancient Greek is found to know about ciphers. Example: Spartan Military was found to have used a sort of transposition cipher. The early usage of Cryptography was found in the wall carvings of Old Egyptian Kingdom.

Answer 2

Cryptography, a word with Greek origins, means secret. The word was originated from the word Kryptos or Crypto.

It was added to the word-forming element “graphy”. It means "hidden" or "secret" or “concealed”.

The word cryptography was originated in 2000 B.C. In case of Cryptography, a protocol is used to prevent the public or third parties from reading the private messages.