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- [si-kree-shuh n]
- /sɪˈkri ʃən/
- /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-kree-shuh n]
- /sɪˈkri ʃən/
Definitions of secretion word
- noun secretion (in a cell or gland) the act or process of separating, elaborating, and releasing a substance that fulfills some function within the organism or undergoes excretion. 1
- noun secretion the product of this act or process. 1
- noun secretion substance secreted 1
- noun secretion act of giving off a substance 1
- uncountable noun secretion Secretion is the process by which certain liquid substances are produced by parts of plants or from the bodies of people or animals. 0
- noun plural secretion Secretions are liquid substances produced by parts of plants or bodies. 0
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Origin of secretion
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin sēcrētiōn- (stem of sēcrētiō), equivalent to sēcrēt(us) (past participle of sēcernere to secern) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Secretion
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
secretion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
secretion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for secretion
noun secretion
- aqua — Aqua is the same as the colour aquamarine.
- aqua vitae — alcohol
- aquae — Chiefly Pharmacology. water. a liquid. a solution, especially in water.
- concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
- cover up — If you cover something or someone up, you put something over them in order to protect or hide them.
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