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Definition of secretness

secretness

/ˈsiː.krɪt.nəs/
se · cret · ness
Adverb:secretly
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Adjective:secret
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secretness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being kept hidden from others or inclined to conceal information; secrecy or secretiveness.

Example

"The extreme secretness surrounding the diplomatic negotiations kept journalists guessing for weeks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'secrecy' and 'secretiveness' are almost universally preferred over 'secretness', which is primarily encountered in older literary or philosophical texts.

• Nearby Words

secretively
secretiveness
secretly
secretness
sect
sectarian
section

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