secretiveness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being secretive; keeping information to oneself.

• noun

  The act of concealing or keeping hidden.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with secretiveness
mysterious , curious , adventurous

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Variants

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secretive , secretively , secretiveness , secretivenesses

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Forms

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secretivenesses, secretively, secretivenesses's, more secretiveness, most secretiveness

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Etymology

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From the Latin secretus, past participle of secessus, meaning 'separated' or 'hidden'.

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Trivia

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1. Secretiveness is a common trait among introverts.

2. In some cultures, secretiveness is seen as a sign of wisdom and intelligence.

3. The term 'secretiveness' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. confidentiality: The obligation to keep information private and secure.

2. privacy: The right to be alone and undisturbed.

3. deception: The act of deliberately misrepresenting the truth.

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Culture

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Secretiveness is a complex trait that has been explored extensively in literature and psychology. It can be seen as a desirable quality in certain contexts, such as maintaining privacy or protecting sensitive information. However, excessive secretiveness can lead to mistrust and isolation. In literature, secretiveness is a common theme in works such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'.

How to Memorize "secretiveness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a closed book or a sealed envelope to represent secretiveness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a spy or a detective to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slyly Keeping Every Thought In Veil' to memorize the word.

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