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Why is it called a cypher?
Why is it called a cypher?
henry_miller_astronomer
Thu Nov 21 2024
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I'm curious about the origin of the term 'cypher'. Why is it named that way? What's the story or reason behind this naming?
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DondaejiDelightful
Sat Nov 23 2024
The use of numerals in early codes was a method to obscure the meaning of words.
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Elena
Sat Nov 23 2024
Cipher originates from the Arabic term "sifr," which translates to "nothing" or "zero."
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GinsengBoostPowerBoost
Sat Nov 23 2024
This word traveled to Europe alongside the introduction of the Arabic numeral system.
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isabella_taylor_activist
Fri Nov 22 2024
Instead of letters, numbers were substituted to create a hidden message.
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GangnamGlamourQueen
Fri Nov 22 2024
Over time, these encoded messages became commonly referred to as ciphers.
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