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encode vs encipher

encipher vs encode

encode and encipher both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encode No No Yes No
encipher No No Yes No
As verbs, encipher is a hyponym of encode; that is, encipher is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than encode:
  • encode: convert information into code
  • encipher: convert ordinary language into code
Other hyponyms of encode include cipher, code, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code.
encode (verb) encipher (verb)
convert information into code convert ordinary language into code
Difference between encode and encipher

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