Ciphertexts

/ˈsaɪfərˌtɛksts/ noun

Definition

Plural of ciphertext; multiple examples of encrypted or scrambled text.

Etymology

Plural form of the modern compound 'ciphertext.' Formed by adding standard English plural '-s' to a 20th-century technical term.

Kelly Says

In cryptanalysis, linguists and mathematicians compare multiple ciphertexts to find patterns—the more encrypted messages you have, the more likely you can crack the code, which is why intelligence agencies collect them obsessively!

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