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secretaire

sec·re·taire
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sek-ri-tair]
    • /ˌsɛk rɪˈtɛər/
    • /ˌse.krɪ.ˈteə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sek-ri-tair]
    • /ˌsɛk rɪˈtɛər/

Definitions of secretaire word

  • noun secretaire any writing desk resembling a secretary. 1
  • noun secretaire an enclosed writing desk, usually having an upper cabinet section 0
  • noun secretaire a writing desk, esp. one with a hinged front panel that opens downward to become the writing surface; secretary 0

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Origin of secretaire

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < French secrétaire secretary

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Parts of speech for Secretaire

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

secretaire popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

secretaire usage trend in Literature

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