Definition

A person who interprets or makes sense of something that is difficult to understand, such as codes or complex information.

Example

The decipherer worked tirelessly to decode the ancient manuscript.

Conversation

Have you ever tried to be a decipherer of ancient texts?

No, but it sounds fascinating!

I think it would be cool to understand what those texts say.

Definitely! A good decipherer could unlock so many secrets.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decipherer → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "cipher" (from Old French *cifre*, meaning a code or zero). The suffix "-er" indicates a person who performs an action. Thus, a decipherer is a person who works to decode or interpret a code or cipher.

Memory Tip

Think of someone working 'down' ('de-') to break apart a 'code' ('cipher') — that's what a decipherer does.

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