sec

¹

[ sek ]

adjective

1. (of wines) dry; not sweet.

sec

²

[ sek ]

noun

, Informal.

1. second ²( def 2 ).

sec

³

1. secant.
2. second ².
3. section.

SEC

⁴

or S.E.C.

U.S. Government.

1. Securities and Exchange Commission: a board, consisting of five members, charged with regulating the public offer and sale of securities.

sec.

⁵

abbreviation for

1. second.
2. secondary.
3. secretary.
4. section.
5. sector.
6. according to.

sec.

¹

abbreviation for

1. second (of time)
2. secondary
3. secretary
4. section
5. sector

SEC

²

abbreviation for

1. Securities and Exchange Commission

sec

³

/ sɛk /

adjective

1. (of wines) dry
2. (of champagne) of medium sweetness

sec

⁴

/ sɛk /

noun

1. informal.
   short for second 2

   wait a sec

sec

⁵

/ sɛk /

abbreviation for

1. secant

sec

1. Abbreviation of secant

Word History and Origins

Origin of sec¹

From French, dating back to 1885–90; sack ³

Origin of sec²

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Origin of sec³

From the Latin word secundum

Word History and Origins

Origin of sec¹

C19: from French, from Latin siccus

Example Sentences

Back up for a sec: Koufax pitched a shutout in Game 5 on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

The coolest part of of the alcoholic drink — made with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, blood orange puree and simple syrup — was that it arrived with a Swiftie-related image dusted on top.

From Los Angeles Times

Back to the courtroom for a sec: have you seen “JURY DUTY”? The TV sleeper hit sticks the landing.

From Washington Times

Hughes, who on Sunday became the first British man to make a world 100m podium for 20 years, won in 19.99 secs.

From BBC

Richardson, contesting her first major final at 23, clocked a championship record 10.65 secs to take victory.

From BBC

Related Words

• bit
• date
• flash
• hour
• juncture
• minute
• occasion
• point
• stage
• time