secretarial
UK: ˌsek.rəˈteə.ri.əl | US: ˌsek.rəˈter.i.əl
adj. relating to the work or duties of a secretary
adj. involving administrative or clerical tasks
The word "secretarial" derives from the Latin root "secret-" (meaning "private" or "confidential"), reflecting the historical role of secretaries as keepers of confidential records. The suffix "-arial" combines "-ary" (relating to) and "-al" (adjective-forming), emphasizing its connection to administrative functions. Over time, the term evolved to broadly describe tasks associated with office management and support roles.
She took a secretarial course to improve her typing and filing skills.
His secretarial duties included scheduling meetings and handling correspondence.
The job requires strong secretarial experience and attention to detail.
Modern secretarial work often involves digital tools like email and spreadsheets.
The company hired temporary staff to assist with secretarial tasks during the busy season.