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secretiveness


Meanings
  • adjective

    The quality of being secretive; keeping information to oneself.

  • noun

    The act of concealing or keeping hidden.


Rhymes
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mysterious , curious , adventurous
Variants
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secretive , secretively , secretiveness , secretivenesses
Forms
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secretivenesses, secretively, secretivenesses's, more secretiveness, most secretiveness


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


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.


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.


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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