Word of the Day: Cryptonym
NOUN
1. A code name.
Example Sentences.
1. "In this competition, the contestants' names are replaced with cryptonyms to prevent any possible bias."
2. "We refer to jury members by cryptonyms to preserve their anonymity."
3. "The Secret Service uses special cryptonyms to refer to members of the presidential family."
Word Origin.
Greek, late 19th century
Spy movies and political thrillers often lean heavily on the use of code names, or "cryptonyms," a term that developed from the combination of the Latin word "crypto" ("hidden") and the combining form "-onym," which designates a name. The Secret Service originally used cryptonyms to keep the movements of important figures confidential, and they still keep the tradition alive, but the code names are now public knowledge.
NOUN
1. A code name.
Example Sentences.
1. "In this competition, the contestants' names are replaced with cryptonyms to prevent any possible bias."
2. "We refer to jury members by cryptonyms to preserve their anonymity."
3. "The Secret Service uses special cryptonyms to refer to members of the presidential family."
Word Origin.
Greek, late 19th century
Spy movies and political thrillers often lean heavily on the use of code names, or "cryptonyms," a term that developed from the combination of the Latin word "crypto" ("hidden") and the combining form "-onym," which designates a name. The Secret Service originally used cryptonyms to keep the movements of important figures confidential, and they still keep the tradition alive, but the code names are now public knowledge.
Word of the Day: Cryptonym
NOUN
1. A code name.
Example Sentences.
1. "In this competition, the contestants' names are replaced with cryptonyms to prevent any possible bias."
2. "We refer to jury members by cryptonyms to preserve their anonymity."
3. "The Secret Service uses special cryptonyms to refer to members of the presidential family."
Word Origin.
Greek, late 19th century
Spy movies and political thrillers often lean heavily on the use of code names, or "cryptonyms," a term that developed from the combination of the Latin word "crypto" ("hidden") and the combining form "-onym," which designates a name. The Secret Service originally used cryptonyms to keep the movements of important figures confidential, and they still keep the tradition alive, but the code names are now public knowledge.
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