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Definition of secrecy

secrecy

/ˈsiː.krə.si/
se · cre · cy
Adverb:secretively
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Plural:secrecies
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Adjective:secretive
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secrecy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.

Example

"The diplomatic negotiations were conducted in strict secrecy to prevent public panic."

2

The inclination or habit of keeping secrets; the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Example

"We can rely on her absolute secrecy regarding the sensitive personnel files."

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• Rhymes for secrecy

• Nearby Words

secondly
secondment
seconds
secrecy
secret
secretaire
secretarial

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Late Middle English from the adjective 'secret' and the noun-forming suffix '-cy'. It ultimately derives from the Latin 'secretus', the past participle of 'secernere', meaning 'to separate or set apart'.

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