Secret - what is it? Consider the meaning of the word

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:41

"Secret" is a word that has a foreign origin. It is not only in Russian, in many languages its meaning and sound are similar. In our article, we will look at the most common definition of this term, as well as some specific meanings.

Origin

Latin secretus literally translates as "separate", "special", "secret". According to philologists, this word came into the Russian language either from Polish or from French. The most common meaning of the word "secret" is "secret", as well as information known to a limited circle of people and not subject to wide publicity.

In physiology

The meaning of the word "secret" is well known to doctors. Endocrine glands produce special biologically active fluids. The organs that secrete secretions are called glands. The secrets include digestive enzymes, hormones and other active substances necessary for the body to work.

Military secrets

This is not about military secrets! In the language of intelligence and some special forces units, a secret is a hidden observation point for enemy forces, as well as a cache in which weapons, ammunition, provisions, maps and other things necessary for special operations can be hidden. The location of the secret is usually not mapped to minimize the risk of information being leaked. Only the direct participants in the operation know where he is. Natural materials (stones, branches broken in a special way, feathers) or some objects (tangled threads, rags) can be used to mark the place of the hiding place.

The secret is also called the key to the cipher, which allows you to secure information in case of interception.

And secrecy is a full set of measures aimed at preserving data that is not subject to publicity.

Sandbox Secrets

Many people know about children's fun, for which pieces of glass or transparent plastic, beautiful stones, shells, beads and other children's treasures are used. To make a “secret”, you need to dig a hole in the sand, place decorations in it, cover with glass and hide its edges. Of course, children need to be reminded of the safety rules and control the process.

Today, when shop windows are full of toys and paraphernalia for leisure, "secrets" are not so popular. But several generations of children making slingshots and flower dolls simply adored this simple entertainment.

Title "Secret"

Often this word is used in naming. Music lovers of the 80s probably know that "Secret" is a group that was popular in its time, led by Nikolai Fomenko and Maxim Leonidov, who are notorious today.

This word is often called cafes and shops, in the literature it can be found in the work of A. Green "ScarletSails" (that was the name of Gray's ship). There are several movies and songs with this title.