English Explanatory Dictionary

Caesar cipher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.).

Pronunciation

/ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-Caesar cipher.wav

Word forms

Caesar cipher Caesar ciphers

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Julius Caesar cipher
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