undeciphered

de·ci·pher

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/
- /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪfəd /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-sahy-fer]
- /dɪˈsaɪ fər/

Definitions of undeciphered word

verb with object undeciphered to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note. 1
verb with object undeciphered to discover the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to trace or understand): to decipher hieroglyphics. 1
verb with object undeciphered to interpret by the use of a key, as something written in cipher: to decipher a secret message. 1
verb with object undeciphered Obsolete. to depict; portray. 1
abbreviation UNDECIPHERED unclear 0
adjective undeciphered Not deciphered. 0

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Origin of undeciphered

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 Undeciphered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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undeciphered 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 67% 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.

undeciphered usage trend in Literature

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