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caesar cipher

/ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.04 in modern English

Syllables
cae-sar -ci-pher
IPA
/ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/
21
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A simple form of encryption in which each letter in the plaintext is shifted through the alphabet a number of positions (for example A→D, B→E, C→F, etc.).

Etymology

From its supposed use by Julius Caesar to communicate with his generals.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/

Inflected Forms

Caesar ciphers (plural)

Synonyms

Julius Caesar cipher

Rhymes With

decipher cipher beaufort cipher lifer fifer uncipher knifer

Questions

How do you pronounce caesar cipher?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/.
What does caesar cipher mean?
A simple form of encryption in which each letter in the plaintext is shifted through the alphabet a number of positions (for example A→D, B→E, C→F, etc.).
Where does caesar cipher come from?
From its supposed use by Julius Caesar to communicate with his generals.

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