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Meaning of secrecy
The state of keeping something private or hidden from others
Etymology of secrecy
The word "secrecy" originates from the Old French "secrece," which is derived from the Latin "secretia," meaning "secretness" or "privacy"
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of keeping information or activities hidden from public knowledge or observation
Synonyms
confidentiality
secrecy
stealth
concealment
discretion
privacy
seclusion
secrecy
mysteriousness
clandestineness
furtiveness
surreptitiousness
covertness
secrecy
hiddenness
stealthiness
sneakiness
secretiveness
mysteriousness
concealment
confidentiality
reservedness
uncommunicativeness
inaccessibility
inapproachability
exclusivity
Definitions
- The state of keeping or being kept private or secret
- * The condition of being hidden or concealed
Usage Examples
- The company's secrecy surrounding the new product launch sparked rumors and speculation among investors
- * The government's secrecy regarding the military operation was criticized by human rights groups
Antonyms
transparency
openness
visibility
publicity
exposure
revelation
disclosure
candidness
frankness
honesty
openness
accessibility
approachability
inclusivity
publicity
transparency
visibility
openness
explicitness
outspokenness
straightforwardness