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- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
- /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/
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- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
Definitions of deciphered word
- verb with object deciphered to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note. 1
- verb with object deciphered to discover the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to trace or understand): to decipher hieroglyphics. 1
- verb with object deciphered to interpret by the use of a key, as something written in cipher: to decipher a secret message. 1
- verb with object deciphered Obsolete. to depict; portray. 1
- noun deciphered Simple past tense and past participle of decipher. 1
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Origin of deciphered
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 Deciphered
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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deciphered 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deciphered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deciphered
verb deciphered
- decrypted — to decode or decipher.
- interpreted — interpreter
- read — to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.): to read a book; to read music.
- cracked — An object that is cracked has lines on its surface because it is damaged.
- understood — simple past tense and past participle of understand.
Antonyms for deciphered
verb deciphered
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- hid — Human Interface Device
- mended — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.
Top questions with deciphered
- what does deciphered mean?
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