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Meaning of "second-degree" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SECOND-DEGREE

second-degree  [ˌsekənddɪˈɡriː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SECOND-DEGREE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Second-Degree is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SECOND-DEGREE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of second-degree in the English dictionary

The definition of second-degree in the dictionary is less serious than first-degree crimes, mainly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SECOND-DEGREE


agree
əˈɡriː
congree
kənˈɡriː
degree
dɪˈɡriː
disagree
ˌdɪsəˈɡriː
filagree
ˈfɪləˌɡriː
filigree
ˈfɪlɪˌɡriː
gree
ɡriː
grigri
ˈɡriːɡriː
gris-gris
ˈɡriːɡriː
mistigris
ˈmɪstɪɡriː
nondegree
ˌnɒndɪˈɡriː
pagri
ˈpʌɡriː
pedigree
ˈpɛdɪˌɡriː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SECOND-DEGREE

second-best
second-class
second-class citizen
second-class honours degree
second-degree burn
second-grader
second-guess
second-guesser
second-half
second-hand
second-hand bookseller
second-hand bookshop
second-hand dealer
second-hand smoke
second-homer
second-in-command
second-rate
second-rater
second-row
second-sighted

WORDS THAT END LIKE SECOND-DEGREE

arts degree
Bachelor of Arts degree
Bachelor of Science degree
bachelor´s degree
doctor´s degree
external degree
first-class honours degree
first degree
general degree
higher degree
honors degree
honours degree
master´s degree
ordinary degree
paper filigree
second-class honours degree
third class honours degree
third degree
to a degree
to the nth degree
university degree

Synonyms and antonyms of second-degree in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «second-degree» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SECOND-DEGREE

Find out the translation of second-degree to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of second-degree from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «second-degree» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

二级
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

segundo grado
570 millions of speakers

English

second-degree
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दूसरी डिग्री
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

من الدرجة الثانية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

второй степени,
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em segundo grau
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দ্বিতীয় ডিগ্রী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

au deuxième degré
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gelaran kedua
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zweiten Grades
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

第二度
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

2도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gelar kaloro
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thứ hai độ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரண்டாவது பட்டம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुसरे पदवी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ikinci derece
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

di secondo grado
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drugiego stopnia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

другого ступеня ,
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de gradul doi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δευτέρου βαθμού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tweede-graad
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

andra gradens
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

annengrads
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of second-degree

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SECOND-DEGREE»

The term «second-degree» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.016 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SECOND-DEGREE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about second-degree

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QUOTES WITH «SECOND-DEGREE»

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Laura Vandervoort
I grew up doing martial arts, and I'm a second-degree black belt.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SECOND-DEGREE»

Discover the use of second-degree in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to second-degree and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Palimpsests: Literature in the Second Degree
Originally published in France in 1982, Gerard Genette's PALIMPSESTS examines the manifold relationships a text may have with prior texts on the same document.
G‰rard Genette, 1997
2
Witch School Second Degree: Lessons in the Correllian Tradition
This three-volume teaching series will prepare you for initiation into all three degrees of Correllian Wicca. The first book introduces Wicca as a spiritual path and what it means to be a Witch.
Donald Lewis-Highcorrell, 2008
3
Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany
The memoirs of a German girl who became a leader among the Hitler Youth while her Social Democratic family kept from her the secret of her partial Jewish heritage.
Ilse Koehn, 1990
4
Second-Degree Black Belt Sudoku®
Puzzlers who have completed the first level of sudoku can graduate to these more second-degree puzzles. White and Green belts can keep honing their skills, while Brown and Black will get a new and greater challenge.
Frank Longo, 2005
5
Second-Degree White Belt Sudoku
With a separate sudoku book for every level, this work helps puzzle lovers play this popular game.
Frank Longo, 2005
6
Burns Regenerative Medicine and Therapy
Second-Degree Burns Worldwide, the incidence of second-degree burns is clinically the highest. The pathological changes of second- degree burns are very complicated and, until now, quite difficult to manage. Second-degree burn is often ...
Rong Xiang Xu, Xia Sun, Bradford S. Weeks, 2004
7
Second-Degree Green Belt Sudoku®
With a separate sudoku book for every level, this work helps puzzle lovers play this popular game.
Frank Longo, 2005
8
Congress of the United States: Powers, Structure, and Procedures
However, the amendment to insert, as a first degree amendment, is open to an amendment in the second degree, which may be either a perfecting amendment or a substitute amendment. If a second degree perfecting amendment is offered ...
N. O. Kura, 2001
9
Thirty Second Degree and Officer's Guide: The Work with ...
(LARGE PRINT EDITION) Contents: House Arrangement; Officer's Guide for the Consistory; Opening Ceremony; Order of Business; and Closing Ceremony.
Ancient And Accepted Scottish Rite, 2011
10
Second Degree Tampering: Writing by Women
This book explores the (dis)connections between writing and womens experience. Key western narratives of womens identity are questioned, as are the literary methods used to construct those narratives.
‎1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SECOND-DEGREE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term second-degree is used in the context of the following news items.
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Baby receives second-degree burns in hospital's care
“They got a diaper and filled it full of water and put it in the microwave and then applied to my baby's ankle and foot, which caused second-degree -- severe ... «KPRC Houston, Jul 15»
2
Second-degree murder charges filed in wreck that killed 3
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) - Authorities say second-degree murder charges have been filed against a 20-year-old UNC student accused in a wrong-way crash ... «WBTV, Jul 15»
3
Long Beach Firefighter Suffers Second-Degree Burns Battling …
A firefighters suffered second-degree burns battling a blaze in Long Beach on ... One firefighter suffered first and second degree burns to the back of his neck ... «KTLA, Jul 15»
4
Second-degree murder trial for Hernandez
Judge Eric Bradshaw decided Thursday afternoon there is enough evidence in the case to move forward with a second-degree murder trial against Julian ... «Kern Golden Empire, Jul 15»
5
Inmate serving time for second-degree murder escapes from central …
Polkton, N.C. — A 29-year-old man serving time for second-degree murder escaped from the Brown Creek Correctional Institute early Saturday, according to the ... «WRAL.com, Jun 15»
6
Man who shot teens convicted of second-degree murder
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A jury decided unanimously on Thursday afternoon that Joseph Gant is guilty of both second-degree murder and attempted murder. «WGRZ-TV, Jun 15»
7
Jury finds ex-California fire chief guilty of second-degree murder in …
A former California fire battalion chief has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the slaying of his girlfriend. The Sacramento County jury reached the ... «Fox News, Jun 15»
8
Limes, Sun Cause Second-Degree Burns on Florida Man's Hands …
Florida man, Aaron Peers was making margaritas in the sun when he squeezed limes and suffered second-degree burns. Matt Sampson has the details. «The Weather Channel, Jun 15»
9
Driver convicted of second-degree murder in death of Italian …
Previous Next. LOS ANGELES – A driver has been convicted of second-degree murder in the death of an Italian honeymooner on the Venice Beach boardwalk. «Fox News, Jun 15»
10
Teens suffer second-degree burns from coach's punishment
Warren is upset her 14-year-old son come home from school with second-degree burns on his hands. "He has blisters right here, in the palm of his hands," she ... «WFAA, Jun 15»

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