Italian word
crittografia
cryptography (the science of encryption and data security)
Looks like
cryptography
cryptography (the practice and study of encryption)
⚠️ The trap
A reliable cognate. 'Crittografia' = cryptography. Related: 'cifratura' or 'crittografia' = encryption. Learners may confuse 'crittografia' with 'crittica' — which is not an Italian word. 'Critica' = criticism/critique, a completely different word.
To say "cryptography (the practice and study of encryption)" in Italian:
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"crittografia" in English means:
cryptography (the science of encryption and data security)
Example
"La crittografia è fondamentale per proteggere i dati sensibili."
"Cryptography is essential for protecting sensitive data."
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