adjective
secretarial
sehk-ruh-TEH-uh-ree-uhl
adjective
1
Relating to the work of a secretary, such as typing, filing, and office administration.
"She took a secretarial course before starting her office job."
How to Use Secretarial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with office or clerical work typically done by a secretary.
Common pairings
secretarial work
secretarial course
secretarial duties
Word Forms
more secretarial comparative, most secretarial superlative
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Etymology
From "secretary" plus the adjective suffix "-al."