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- [sek-ri-tair]
- /ˌsɛk rɪˈtɛər/
- /ˌse.krɪ.ˈteə/
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- [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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