Definition

Related to the work or duties of a secretary, often involving administrative tasks such as organizing files, scheduling appointments, and managing communications.

Example

She took a secretarial course to improve her office skills.

Conversation

I just got a new job as a secretarial assistant.

That sounds exciting! What will you be doing?

I'll be managing schedules and organizing meetings.

Perfect! Those secretarial skills will really come in handy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Secretarial → It is formed from "secret" (from Latin "secretus", meaning hidden or concealed) and "-arial" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a relation to). The word "secretarial" refers to something related to the duties or functions of a secretary, often involving hidden or confidential information.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'hidden' ('secret') and related to the duties of a secretary ('-arial'). This helps you remember that 'secretarial' refers to tasks associated with managing confidential information.

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