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- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
- /dɪ.ˈsaɪ.frəb.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
Definitions of decipherable word
- verb with object decipherable to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note. 1
- verb with object decipherable to discover the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to trace or understand): to decipher hieroglyphics. 1
- verb with object decipherable to interpret by the use of a key, as something written in cipher: to decipher a secret message. 1
- verb with object decipherable Obsolete. to depict; portray. 1
- noun decipherable That can be deciphered, understood or comprehended. 1
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Origin of decipherable
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; translation of Middle French déchiffrer. See de-, cipher
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Parts of speech for Decipherable
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decipherable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
decipherable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decipherable
adj decipherable
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- comprehensible — Something that is comprehensible can be understood.
- illustrate — to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.
- interpretable — to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate: to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable.
- legible — capable of being read or deciphered, especially with ease, as writing or printing; easily readable.
adjective decipherable
- intelligible — capable of being understood; comprehensible; clear: an intelligible response.
- fathomable — a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Abbreviation: fath.
- identifiable — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
- soluble — capable of being dissolved or liquefied: a soluble powder.
- solvable — capable of being solved, as a problem.
Antonyms for decipherable
adjective decipherable
- unintelligible — not intelligible; not capable of being understood.
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