Cryptanalytical

/ˌkrɪp.tə.nəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to cryptanalysis; using methods to analyze and break secret codes.

Etymology

From cryptanalytic + '-al' suffix, creating a more formal variant of the same adjective, common in academic and technical writing.

Kelly Says

The distinction between 'cryptanalytic' and 'cryptanalytical' is almost entirely stylistic—both mean the same thing, but older technical papers favored the longer form to sound more rigorous and scientific.

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