The study which deals with secret writing is known as?
Question and options
The study which deals with secret writing is known as?
- Cryptography
- Secretology
- Cytography
- Calligraphy
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Cryptography
Cryptography (Greek kryptos 'hidden' + graphein 'to write') is the study and practice of secret writing. Calligraphy is decorative handwriting, cytography concerns cells, and 'secretology' is not a term.
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