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- pronunciation:
- di
kod
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
decodes, decoding, decoded |
| definition: |
to convert (a coded message) into ordinary language; decipher.
- antonyms:
- code, encode
- similar words:
- decipher
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| related words: |
crack, puzzle out |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to engage in decoding.
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adverb + (v.)decode
completely, correctly, properly
(v.)decode
+ noun
bit,
clue,
code,
communication,
comprehension,
compression,
cue,
data,
execution,
expression,
file,
gene,
genetics,
genome,
information,
label,
landscape,
language,
logic,
makeup,
map,
meaning,
message,
mystery,
pattern,
radio,
receiver,
reference,
secret,
sequence,
set,
signal,
stream,
symbol,
target,
text,
transmission,
video,
viewer,
vocabulary,
word
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| derivation: |
decoder (n.) |
The word decode
contains the following part:
de-
Latin
prefix
that means from; away from; down from; reverse, negate.
  Example words:
biodegradable, debase, debate, decay, deceive, deception, decide, decision, decline, decode, decriminalize, deduct, defer, defoliant, deform, defy, degrade, dehydrate, deject, delete, demagnetize, demerit, demoralize, demote, depend, deplete, deport, depose, deprive, descend, describe, description, desegregate, design, designate, despicable, despise, detach, detect, detract, devolve, indefeasible, independence, indescribable, indestructible
- synonyms:
- dis-, un-
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