cleartext
|clear-text|
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/ˈklɪərˌtɛkst/
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/ˈklɪəˌtɛkst/
unencrypted information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cleartext' originates from the combination of 'clear' and 'text', where 'clear' meant 'free from obscurity' and 'text' referred to 'written or printed words'.
Historical Evolution
'cleartext' evolved from the need to distinguish between encrypted and unencrypted data in the digital age.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any text that was not obscured, but in modern usage, it specifically refers to unencrypted digital information.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
unencrypted information that is readable without any decryption.
The password was sent in cleartext, making it vulnerable to interception.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42