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- [si-kree-tuh-ree]
- /sɪˈkri tə ri/
- /sɪˈkriːtərɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-kree-tuh-ree]
- /sɪˈkri tə ri/
Definitions of secretory word
- adjective secretory pertaining to secretion. 1
- adjective secretory performing the process of secretion. 1
- noun plural secretory a secretory organ, vessel, or the like. 1
- adjective secretory organ, etc.: that secretes 1
- adjective secretory of, relating to, or producing a secretion 0
- adjective secretory of, or having the function of, secretion; secreting 0
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Origin of secretory
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95; secret(ion) + -ory1
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Parts of speech for Secretory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
secretory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
secretory usage trend in Literature
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