Sectary

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkˌtɛri/

Definitions of sectary

noun a member of a sect or religious group that holds extreme or heretical beliefs

Example Sentences

A1 She is a sectary of the local gardening club.

A2 The sectary of the organization is responsible for keeping records.

B1 The sectary played a key role in organizing the event.

B2 As a sectary, she manages the administrative tasks of the company.

C1 The sectary's attention to detail ensured smooth operations within the department.

C2 The sectary's efficiency and organizational skills were highly praised by the board members.

Examples of sectary in a Sentence

formal The sectary was well-versed in the teachings of the religious sect.

informal The sectary always had interesting stories to share about their beliefs.

slang The sectary was a real cult fanatic.

figurative She was a sectary of fashion, always following the latest trends.

Grammatical Forms of sectary

• past tense: sectaried
• plural: sectaries
• comparative: more sectary
• superlative: most sectary
• present tense: sectaries
• future tense: will sectary
• perfect tense: have sectaried
• continuous tense: is sectarying
• singular: sectary
• positive degree: sectary
• infinitive: to sectary
• gerund: sectarying
• participle: sectaried

Origin and Evolution of sectary

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sectary' originated from the Latin word 'sectarius' which means follower of a sect or faction.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a member of a religious sect or faction, the term 'sectary' has evolved to also refer to a person who strongly adheres to a particular ideology or belief system, often in a divisive or extreme manner.