Secret ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Secret ( noun )

1. Something that is not known or seen by others.
2. Something that is kept hidden or not revealed.
3. Something that is not meant to be shared with others.

Origin:

Middle english secrete, from latin secretus, past participle of secernere to separate, set apart, from se- apart + cernere to separate.

Examples:

1. He told her a secret.
2. The secret of his success is hard work.
3. She has a secret admirer.
4. The secret ingredient in this recipe is cinnamon.
5. The government kept the secret documents under lock and key.

(As an adjective)

Secret ( adjective )

1. Something that is not known or seen by others.
2. Something that is kept hidden or not revealed.
3. Something that is not meant to be shared with others.

Origin:

Middle english secrete, from latin secretus, past participle of secernere to separate, set apart, from se- apart + cernere to separate.

Examples:

1. He told her a secret.
2. The secret of his success is hard work.
3. She has a secret admirer.
4. The secret ingredient in this recipe is cinnamon.
5. The government kept the secret documents under lock and key.