Confidential

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɪˌdɛnʃəl/

Definitions of confidential

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'confidential' describes something that is meant to be kept secret or private

Example Sentences

A1 My diary is confidential.

A2 Please keep this information confidential.

B1 Employees are required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

B2 The contents of the report are strictly confidential.

C1 Confidential information should only be shared on a need-to-know basis.

C2 The company's financial records are considered highly confidential.

Examples of confidential in a Sentence

formal Please remember to keep this information confidential.

informal Hey, just a heads up, this is confidential stuff.

slang Dude, this is top secret, keep it confidential.

figurative Her thoughts and feelings were like a confidential diary, hidden from the world.

Grammatical Forms of confidential

• past tense: confidentialized
• plural: confidentials
• comparative: more confidential
• superlative: most confidential
• present tense: confidential
• future tense: will be confidential
• perfect tense: has been confidential
• continuous tense: is being confidential
• singular: confidential
• positive degree: confidential
• infinitive: to confidentialize
• gerund: confidentializing
• participle: confidentialized

Origin and Evolution of confidential

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'confidential' originated from the Latin word 'confidentialis', which is derived from 'confidentia' meaning 'trust'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe information kept in trust or private, the word 'confidential' has evolved to encompass the idea of secrecy and discretion in a professional or personal context.