secretarial
1 synonym for secretarial, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to the work of a secretary, such as typing, filing, and office administration.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use secretarial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
secretarial work
secretarial course
secretarial duties
Etymology
From "secretary" plus the adjective suffix "-al."
Full origin of secretarial →Frequently asked questions
What does “secretarial” mean?
The word “secretarial” means relating to the work of a secretary, such as typing, filing, and office administration. In plain terms, to do with office or clerical work typically done by a secretary.
How do you pronounce “secretarial”?
“Secretarial” is pronounced sehk-ruh-TEH-uh-ree-uhl (/ˌsɛk.ɹəˈtɛɹi.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “secretarial” in a sentence?
Here is “secretarial” used in a sentence: “She took a secretarial course before starting her office job.”
What is another word for “secretarial”?
Words with a similar meaning to “secretarial” include secretarian.
What part of speech is “secretarial”?
“Secretarial” is an adjective.
