cypher

Meanings

• noun

  A method of encrypting information using a substitution cipher, in which each letter or small group of letters is replaced by a letter some fixed number of positions down the alphabet.

---

Synonyms

monogram , code , number , numeral , naught , nothing , nought , oh , zero , nobody , nonentity , nothing , nullity

---

Variants

List of all variants of cypher that leads to same result
cipher , cypher , cyphered , cyphering , cyphers

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'cypher' comes from the Arabic word 'sifra' which means 'account' or 'number'. In the Middle Ages, the term 'cipher' referred to a secret writing or code.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known use of a cipher was in ancient Egypt around 2000 BC.

2. The most famous cipher in history is probably the Enigma machine used by the Germans during World War II.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Encryption: The process of converting plain text into cipher text to protect the confidentiality of the information.

2. Decryption: The process of converting cipher text back into plain text to make the information readable again.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Cypher is an important concept in cryptography and has been used throughout history for various purposes, such as sending secret messages during wartime or protecting sensitive information. In literature, the term 'cypher' has been used metaphorically to refer to a mysterious or unknown person.

How to Memorize "cypher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a row of letters on a table. Replace each letter in the word 'cypher' with the letter three places to the right. For example, 'c' becomes 'f', 'y' becomes 'b', and so on.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cypher' with the idea of secrecy and hidden messages.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Yawn Prefer Heat' to remember the order of substitution in a simple Caesar cipher (C for C, A for Y, T for P, and so on).

---

Memorize "cypher" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize cypher is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.