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Meaning of second-order | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Denoting the second in a numerical sequence of models, languages, relationships, forms of logical discourse etc.
    not-comparable
  2. Of secondary importance.
    not-comparable

Examples

“If reformers establish the specific process of crime policymaking... as a second-order concern, their efforts will not be weighed down by any one normative theory of fair process.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

second-party second-person singular imperative second-rate second-sighted second-string secondable

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