cryptonym Meaning & Definition
ˈkrip-tə-ˌnim
What Does Cryptonym Mean?
As a noun, cryptonym means a secret name.
Cryptonym in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkrip-tə-ˌnim/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | cryptonyms |
| First known use | 1862 |
Cryptonym Definition (Noun)
- a secret name
Synonyms of Cryptonym
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Cryptonym synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cryptonym
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Cryptonym in a Sentence
The spy was known only by his cryptonym, 'Shadow'.
Word Forms & Grammar
cryptonym
cryptonyms
cryptonym (plural cryptonyms)
Origin of Cryptonym
Origin 1: crypt- + -onym
Origin 2: From crypto- (“hidden, secret”) + -onym (“name”).
First Known Use
1862
Cryptonym Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of cryptonym is /ˈkrip-tə-ˌnim/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (krip).