coded
UK: ˈkəʊdɪd | US: ˈkoʊdɪd
adj. expressed or communicated using a system of symbols or signals
adj. (of a message) converted into a particular form for secrecy or efficiency
v. past tense and past participle of "code" (to convert into a coded form)
The word "coded" derives from the base word "code," which originates from the Latin "codex," meaning a book or a system of laws. Over time, "code" evolved to signify systems of symbols or rules, particularly in computing and cryptography. The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, indicating a completed action (e.g., "encoded"). The term reflects the transformation of information into a structured or concealed format.
The message was carefully coded to prevent interception.
She handed him a coded document that required decryption.
His response sounded vague, almost coded, as if hiding a deeper meaning.
The software automatically saved the data in a coded format.
Archaeologists found tablets with coded inscriptions from an ancient civilization.