cypher

Plural: cyphers

Noun

• a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
• a quantity of no importance
• a person of no influence
• a secret method of writing
• a message written in a secret code
• Alternative spelling of cipher.

Verb

Verb Forms: cyphered, cyphering, cyphers

• To calculate or perform arithmetic, or encode messages.
• convert ordinary language into code
• make a mathematical calculation or computation
• Alternative spelling of cipher.

Examples

• She tried to cypher the best placement for her high-scoring tiles.

Synonyms

0, aught, calculate, cipher, code, compute, cryptograph, encipher, encrypt, figure, goose egg, inscribe, nada, naught, nil, nix, nobody, nonentity, nothing, nought, null, reckon, secret code, work out, write in code, zero, zilch, zip, zippo

Anagrams of cypher