secrecy
/ˈsiːkɹəsi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: secrecies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden.
Noun
Examples
I was sworn to secrecy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The habit of keeping secrets.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “secrecy” mean?
Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden.
Is “secrecy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.