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Tamper vs Tamperproof - What's the difference?

tamper | tamperproof |

As a noun tamper

is a person or thing that tamps.

As a verb tamper

is to alter by making unauthorized changes; to meddle.

As an adjective tamperproof is

resistant to tampering.

tamper

English

Etymology 1

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person or thing that tamps.
  • A tool used to tamp something down, such as tobacco in a pipe.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To alter by making unauthorized changes; to meddle.
  • (in professional sports) To discuss future contracts against league rules with a player.

    • tamperproof

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • resistant to tampering