secret
//ˈsiːkrət//
Noun
secretSingular
secretsPlural
1
Something that is kept hidden from others or known only to a few people
Can you keep a secret?
2
A mystery or something not yet explained or understood
Scientists are trying to unlock the secrets of the universe.
3
A method or formula known only to a limited number of people
She revealed the secret of her success.
Synonym
Adjective
secretCanonical form
1
Kept hidden from knowledge or view; concealed
They held a secret meeting to discuss the plan.
2
Operating in a hidden or confidential manner
The government conducted a secret investigation into the matter.