secrecy

noun
UK: /ˈsiːkrəsi/
US: /ˈsiːkrəsi/

  1. The state of keeping something secret.

    1. The secrecy of the gift was very important to her friend.
    2. The government maintained strict secrecy about the military operation.

  2. The practice of keeping things hidden or confidential.

    1. The project was conducted in complete secrecy from the public.
    2. A culture of secrecy within the organization made it difficult to uncover the truth.

  3. The condition of being hidden or concealed.

    1. The old map was found in secrecy behind a loose brick in the wall.
    2. The artist worked in secrecy, not wanting anyone to see the painting until it was finished.

Synonyms

privacy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "secrecy" in English means: The state of keeping something secret., The practice of keeping things hidden or confidential., The condition of being hidden or concealed..

The phonetic transcription of "secrecy" is /ˈsiːkrəsi/ in British English and /ˈsiːkrəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "secrecy": privacy.

Example usage of "secrecy": "The secrecy of the gift was very important to her friend.". More examples on the page.