secretion
Secretion (noun) means a substance released by a gland, cell, or organism, or the process of releasing it. Example: “Sweat is a secretion that helps cool the body.”
How to use secretion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fluid or substance released by the body, or the act of releasing it.
Word forms
secretions plural, secretions plural
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Sweat is a _____ that helps cool the body.
Etymology
From French "sécrétion," from Latin "sēcrētiō," first recorded in English around 1646.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “secretion” mean?
The word “secretion” means a substance released by a gland, cell, or organism, or the process of releasing it. In plain terms, a fluid or substance released by the body, or the act of releasing it.
How do you pronounce “secretion”?
“Secretion” is pronounced sih-KREESHN (/sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “secretion” in a sentence?
Here is “secretion” used in a sentence: “Sweat is a secretion that helps cool the body.”
What part of speech is “secretion”?
“Secretion” is a noun.
Where does the word “secretion” come from?
The word “secretion” dates back to around 1646 and comes from Latin. From French "sécrétion," from Latin "sēcrētiō," first recorded in English around 1646.