noun
secretion
sih-KREESHN
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.”
noun
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A substance released by a gland, cell, or organism, or the process of releasing it.
"Sweat is a secretion that helps cool the body."
"The gland increases hormone secretion during stress."
How to use secretion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fluid or substance released by the body, or the act of releasing it.
Common pairings
hormone secretion
mucus secretion
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Word forms
- Plural
- secretions
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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.
Class of 1646
secretion joined the language around 1646.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for secretion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
