secrecy
|se/cre/cy|
B2
/ˈsiːkrəsi/
hidden state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'secrecy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'secrecie,' where 'secret' meant 'hidden or concealed.'
Historical Evolution
'secrecie' transformed into the modern English word 'secrecy' through the influence of Old French 'secrecie.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being hidden,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being secret or hidden.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being secret or hidden.
The meeting was held in complete secrecy.
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