# cryptographic vs cryptography

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cryptographic
*adjective · frequency rank #40,194*
Relating to cryptography.

### cryptography
*noun · IPA [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] · frequency rank #32,339*
The discipline that embodies the principles, means, and methods for transforming data to hide its semantic content, prevent unauthorized use, or detect modifications, while also ensuring information security through confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and nonrepudiation.

## Source
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