second-degree

sec·ond-de·gree

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-uh nd dih-gree]
- /ˈsɛk ənd dɪˈgri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-uh nd dih-gree]
- /ˈsɛk ənd dɪˈgri/

Definitions of second-degree word

adjective second-degree In the United States, second-degree is used to describe crimes that are considered to be less serious than first-degree crimes. 0
adjective second-degree A second-degree burn is more severe than a first-degree burn but less severe than a third-degree burn. 0
adjective second-degree less serious than first-degree crimes 0
adjective second-degree designating either the second highest level or the second lowest level of damage, rank, etc. 0
adjective second-degree Second-degree. Compare first-degree, third-degree and fourth-degree. 0

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Parts of speech for Second-degree

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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second-degree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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