verb
decrypt
dih-KRIHPT
Decrypt (verb) means to convert an encrypted or coded message back into readable, plain form. Example: “It took the analysts hours to decrypt the intercepted transmission.”
verb
1
To convert an encrypted or coded message back into readable, plain form.
"It took the analysts hours to decrypt the intercepted transmission."
How to use decrypt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo unscramble a coded or encrypted message so it can be read normally.
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Common pairings
decrypt a file
decrypt a message
attempt to decrypt
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Word forms
- Plural
- decrypts
- Third person singular
- decrypts
- Past tense
- decrypted
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It took the analysts hours to _____ the intercepted transmission.
Etymology
From de- + -crypt, ultimately from Ancient Greek kryptós, meaning "hidden."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “decrypt” mean?
The word “decrypt” means to convert an encrypted or coded message back into readable, plain form. In plain terms, to unscramble a coded or encrypted message so it can be read normally.
How do you pronounce “decrypt”?
“Decrypt” is pronounced dih-KRIHPT (/dɪˈkɹɪpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “decrypt” in a sentence?
Here is “decrypt” used in a sentence: “It took the analysts hours to decrypt the intercepted transmission.”
What part of speech is “decrypt”?
“Decrypt” is a verb.
Where does the word “decrypt” come from?
The word “decrypt” comes from Ancient Greek. From de- + -crypt, ultimately from Ancient Greek kryptós, meaning "hidden.".
