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Definition of confidentiality

confidentiality

/ˌkɑːn.fɪˌdɛn.ʃiˈæl.ə.ti/
con · fi · den · ti · al · i · ty
Adverb:confidentially
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Plural:confidentialities
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Adjective:confidential
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confidentiality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private, especially regarding sensitive information entrusted to another in a professional, legal, or medical context.

Example

"Doctors are bound by strict rules of medical confidentiality to protect their patients' health records."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'privacy', 'privacy' refers to the right of an individual to be left alone and control personal autonomy, whereas 'confidentiality' specifically concerns the ethical or legal duty of an entrusted party not to disclose shared information.

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• Nearby Words

confidence
confident
confidential
confidentiality
confidentially
confidentialness
confidently

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'confidential' plus '-ity', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'confidere', meaning 'to have full trust or reliance'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confidentiality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confidentiality
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