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Caesar cipher

/ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/

Caesar cipher 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.).

Noun

Caesar cipher (plural Caesar ciphers)

  1. 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.).

Synonyms of Caesar cipher

Forms of Caesar cipher

pluralCaesar ciphers

Origin of Caesar cipher

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

Words that rhyme with Caesar cipher

Questions about Caesar cipher

What does Caesar cipher mean?
Caesar cipher means 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.).
What part of speech is Caesar cipher?
Caesar cipher is a noun.
How do you pronounce Caesar cipher?
Caesar cipher is pronounced /ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/ (US).
What is the plural of Caesar cipher?
The plural of Caesar cipher is Caesar ciphers.

Words near Caesar cipher in the dictionary

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  3. caesalpinioid
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  5. caesar
  6. Caesar cipher
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  8. Caesar cut
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  10. Caesar salad
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