Word: ciphony
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ci
pho
ny
Definition: The process of encrypting telecommunication signals, as to prevent information from being intercepted by an enemy or competitor.
Morphemes:
Affix: cipher
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cryptographic system using an algorithm that converts letters or sequences of bits into ciphertext.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cyfre
Language: fro
Decoded: cyfre
Meaning: cyfre
Affix: telephone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τῆλε
Language: grc
Decoded: tele
Meaning: afar
Affix: φωνή
Language: grc
Decoded: phone
Meaning: voice, sound
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a feminine abstract noun, usually from an adjective or a present participle stem, and occasionally from a root noun.