How Do You Spell SECRETES?

Pronunciation: [sɪkɹˈiːts] (IPA)

The word secretes is spelled with the second syllable pronounced as /kriːts/ instead of /siːts/ due to the fact that it is derived from the verb "secret," which has a different stress pattern. The added "-es" at the end of the word denotes the third person singular present tense, meaning that the subject of the sentence is doing the action in the verb. In simple terms, secretes means to produce or release a substance, such as a hormone or enzyme, from cells or glands.

SECRETES Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "secretes" has multiple definitions depending on the context in which it is used. Primarily, "secretes" refers to the process of producing and releasing substances from glands or cells in living organisms. These substances can be in the form of fluids, chemicals, or enzymes that are either essential for bodily functions or play a role in defense mechanisms. For instance, human sweat glands secrete perspiration to regulate body temperature, while the salivary glands secrete saliva to aid in digestion.

   Another meaning of "secretes" involves the act of concealing or hiding something. In this sense, it denotes the deliberate process of keeping information, thoughts, or objects confidential or unknown to others. It implies the act of deliberately keeping something hidden, either because it holds sensitive or private information, or because it carries the potential for harm or misuse. This can be observed in various aspects of life, such as maintaining business secrets, protecting personal privacy, or the concealment of hidden compartments or compartments designed to store illegal materials.

   Overall, "secretes" encompasses the notions of both the physiological process of glandular or cellular substance production and the act of concealing or hiding information, making it a versatile verb with different connotations depending on the context.

Top Common Misspellings for SECRETES *

• secreties 50%
• screte 25%
• secrests 25%

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Etymology of SECRETES

The word "secretes" is derived from the Latin word "secretus", which is the past participle of "secernere". "Secernere" is a combination of the prefix "se-" (meaning apart) and "cernere" (meaning to sift or separate). Hence, "secretus" originally meant "set apart" or "separated". Over time, the word "secretes" has evolved in English to refer to the process of producing and releasing substances, particularly by cells or glands in organisms.

Similar spelling words for SECRETES

• secretase,
• secret code,
• Secreting,
• secretive,
• secretarial,
• secured,
• secretion,
• secretively,
• secretin,
• secretariat,
• secreter,
• secretaire,
• secrete,
• secretary,
• Secretory,
• secret,
• sea cradle,
• secretly,
• secret plan,
• secretor.

Conjugate verb Secretes

CONDITIONAL

I would secrete

we would secrete

you would secrete

he/she/it would secrete

they would secrete

FUTURE

I will secrete

we will secrete

you will secrete

he/she/it will secrete

they will secrete

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have secreted

we will have secreted

you will have secreted

he/she/it will have secreted

they will have secreted

PAST

I secreted

we secreted

you secreted

he/she/it secreted

they secreted

PAST PERFECT

I had secreted

we had secreted

you had secreted

he/she/it had secreted

they had secreted

PRESENT

I secrete

we secrete

you secrete

he/she/it secretes

they secrete

PRESENT PERFECT

I have secreted

we have secreted

you have secreted

he/she/it has secreted

they have secreted

I am secreting

we are secreting

you are secreting

he/she/it is secreting

they are secreting

I was secreting

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you were secreting

he/she/it was secreting

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I will be secreting

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I have been secreting

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you have been secreting

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I had been secreting

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he/she/it had been secreting

they had been secreting

I will have been secreting

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I would have secreted

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