adjective
- of, relating to, or involving the analysis and decryption of coded or encrypted messages
Usage: technical; often used in academic, military, or cybersecurity contexts
Examples
- The cryptanalytic team worked to break the enemy's cipher during World War II.
- Modern cryptanalytic methods rely heavily on computational power and mathematical algorithms.
- She pursued a career in cryptanalytic research at the National Security Agency.
- Cryptanalytic attacks on weak encryption systems have become increasingly common.
- The cryptanalytic process requires both mathematical skill and pattern recognition.