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What is the difference between Secretory and Secretary?

These words are very similar in spelling, but they have entirely different meanings and functions:

Secretory

* Adjective: Relating to or involved in secretion.

* Example: "The salivary glands are secretory organs."

Secretary

* Noun:

* A person employed to handle correspondence, keep records, and perform other clerical duties.

* A high-ranking government official.

* Adjective:

* Relating to a secretary or their work.

* Example: "She was the secretary for the company."

Key Differences:

* Part of Speech: "Secretory" is an adjective, while "secretary" can be a noun or an adjective.

* Meaning: "Secretory" refers to the process of secretion, while "secretary" refers to a person or their work.

Example:

"The secretary had a lot of secretory duties, including writing letters and taking minutes."

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