The secret is what? Consider the meaning of the word

"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 this article, we will consider the most common definition of this term, as well as some specific meanings.

Origin

Latin secretus Literally translated as "separate", "special", "secret". According to philologists, in the Russian language this word came from either Polish or French. The most common meaning of the word "secret" is "secret", as well as information known to a limited number of persons and not subject to publicity.

In physiology

The meaning of the word "secret" is well known to physicians. Glands of internal secretion produce special biologically active liquids. The organs that secrete secrets are called glands. Secrets include digestive enzymes, hormones and other active substances necessary for the work of the body.

Military secrets

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

The secret is also called the key to the code, which makes it possible to secure information in case of interception.

And secrecy is a complete set of measures aimed at preserving data that is not publicized.

"Secrets" in the sandbox

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

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

The name "Secret"

Often this word is used in naming. The 80s melomaniacs probably know that the "Secret" is a popular band in its time, headed by the notorious Nikolai Fomenko and Maxim Leonidov.

This word is often called cafes and shops, in the literature it can be found in the work of A. Greene "Scarlet Sails" (the so-called ship of Gray). There are several films and songs with this name.