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How do you spell Secretary?

Correct spelling

secretary

SECRET + ARY. A secret in secretary.

Why is secretary spelled this way?

From Latin secretarius, one entrusted with secrets. SECRETUM (secret). A secretary was originally a keeper of secrets — the most trusted person in the room.

Common misspellings of secretary

secreterysecraterysecertarysecratary

Example

The secretary scheduled the meeting.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell secretary?+
The correct spelling is "secretary". SECRET + ARY. A secret in secretary.
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