Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semisecretive

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: semise-cre-tive
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Somewhat secretive.

Example Sentences

"Even today few find the concept comical, least of all in the political realm, where the notion of a mighty, semisecretive establishment — business-suited men (and a few women) cloistered in the proverbial smoke-filled room — still obtains."

Etymology

From semi- + secretive.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: semi

Questions

What does semisecretive mean?: Somewhat secretive.
Where does semisecretive come from?: From semi- + secretive.

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