secret

secret adj

Fr. < L. 'to separate, to divide off'.

  1. Private; solitary; hidden; removed from view.

secret [-s] n

see secret, adj.

  1. Concealed matter; private affair; deliberately hidden message.
  2. Mystery; undiscovered thing; unknown fact; unspoken message.
  3. Miracle; [fig.] rebirth; reappearance; renewal.
  4. Special affection; tender feeling of love.