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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb second which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.

secondary
  1. Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.
  2. Originating from a deputy or delegated person or body
  3. (organic chemistry) Derived from a parent compound by replacement of two atoms of hydrogen by organic radicals
  4. (geology) produced by alteration or deposition subsequent to the formation of the original rocks mass
  5. (geology) developed by pressure or other causes.
  6. (anatomy) Pertaining to the second joint of the wing of a bird.
  7. (medicine) Dependent or consequent upon another disease, or occurring in the second stage of a disease.
  8. Of less than primary importance.
  9. (education) related to secondary education, i.e. schooling between the ages of 11 and 18
  10. (manufacturing) relating to the manufacture of goods from raw materials.
  11. (color) Formed by mixing primary colors.
  12. Synonyms:
      13. minor, subordinate, lesser, subsidiary, unimportant, ancillary, inferior, peripheral, lower, subservient, trivial, insignificant, accessory, petty, inconsiderable, small, incidental, marginal, inessential, dinky, tangential, collateral, reserve, mean, under, second, subject, dependent, tributary, second-rate, non-essential, second-class, small-time, lower-level, minor-league, bush-league, small-fry, less important, of little account, supplementary, auxiliary, supplemental, junior, contributory, additional, extra, smaller, supporting, accompanying, complementary … more
  13. Examples:
      14. “When the dominant issue is resolved, a secondary issue may automatically become recognizable.”
      “We have a secondary power supply on hand just in case.”
      “Your teacher will probably allow you to report the data from a secondary source.”
second
  1. Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
  2. Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank; secondary; subordinate; inferior.
  3. Being of the same kind as one that has preceded; another.
  4. Synonyms:
      5. next, following, subsequent, succeeding, ensuing, sophomore, directly after, following after, next off, next up, coming up, on the trot, later on, next in order, after the first, alternative, other, additional, another, extra, further, repeat, added, fresh, new, supplemental, supplementary, auxiliary, ancillary, supportive, subordinate, bonus, complementary, appended, supporting, accompanying, peripheral, optional, subsidiary, on the side, secondary, affixed, accessorial, accessory, contributory, add-on, attendant, spare … more
  5. Examples:
      6. “De Dion did arrive at the finish first, but the prize was given to the driver of a Peugeot, who was the second to come to the finish.”
      “I'd love to have a second helping of that deliciousness.”
      “The suitcase contained clean shirts and a second pair of shoes.”
secondborn
  1. Born as the second child to parent or family.
  2. Second of a particular type to be born to a parent or family.
secondmost
  1. Second to the most.
seconded
  1. simple past tense and past participle of second
  2. Synonyms:
      3. helped, aided, assisted, supported, abetted, furthered, lent a hand, propped, relieved, served, stood by, upheld, advocated, bucked up, helped out, interceded, patronized, puffed, rallied round, rooted for, saw through, stuck up for, stumped for, tended, accommodated, ballyhooed, befriended, cared for, cheered, emboldened, encouraged, fostered, heartened, hyped, ministered to, nurtured, patronised, plugged, rescued, went with, did a favor, did a service, did one's part, took care of, worked for, pushed, blessed, contented, delighted, gladdened … more
seconding
  1. present participle of second
  2. Synonyms:
      3. endorsing, backing, approving, promoting, advocating, commending, espousing, forwarding, supporting, favoring, favouring, championing, furthering, encouraging, upholding, formally supporting, backing up, advocating for, approving of, voting for, standing by, agreeing with, going along with, vouching for, going with, standing behind, stumping for, giving moral support, giving moral support to, throwing your weight behind, giving approval to, giving support to, assigning, transferring, moving, posting, reassigning, relocating, sending, allocating, appointing, detailing, lending, shifting, assigning temporarily, allotting, abetting … more
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