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cryptograph

cryp·to·graph
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [krip-tuh-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˈkrɪp təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
    • /ˈkrɪp.təʊ.ɡrɑːf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krip-tuh-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˈkrɪp təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of cryptograph word

  • noun cryptograph something written in code or cipher 3
  • noun cryptograph a code using secret symbols (cryptograms) 3
  • noun cryptograph a device for translating text into cipher, or vice versa 3
  • abbreviation CRYPTOGRAPH cryptogram 3
  • noun cryptograph a device for writing or solving cryptograms 3
  • noun cryptograph cryptogram (def 1). 1

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Origin of cryptograph

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; crypto- + -graph

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Cryptograph

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cryptograph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cryptograph usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cryptograph

noun cryptograph

  • cipher — A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.
  • cypher — cipher

verb cryptograph

  • conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.

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