Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Undersecretary” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• under-

  under, beneath; lower; not enough

  Forms: under

• se-

  apart, separate

  Forms: se, sed

• cret

  to separate, to sift, to distinguish, to decide

  Forms: cern, cert, crem, cret, crimin

• -ary

  a person who, a place where, a thing which, or pertaining to; connected with; having the character of; apparatus -aria: often used to form species, genera, or taxonomic classification in scientific and biological contexts -ariat: -ary + -ate, a collective or class of people associated with a specific role, profession, or social status -arium: a place for

  Forms: ary