Caesar cipher en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈsizəɹ ˈsaɪfər/ (US)
Etymology
From its supposed use by Julius Caesar to communicate with his generals.
Meanings
- 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.).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar ciphers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
ru шифр Це́заря (simple form of encryption) · hu Caesar-rejtjel (simple form of encryption) · is reiknirit Sesars (simple form of encryption) · pl szyfr Cezara (simple form of encryption)