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deutero-
- a combining form meaning “second,” used in the formation of compound words:
deuterocanonical.
deutero-
combining_form
- second or secondary
deuterogamy
deuterium
- (in chemistry) indicating the presence of deuterium
deutero–
- A prefix meaning “second” or “secondary,” as in deuterostome, an animal whose mouth is the second opening to develop.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deutero-1
< Greek, combining form of deúteros
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deutero-1
from Greek deuteros second
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Example Sentences
The deviation in Matthew may have been found in a proto-or deutero-Mark, but have been omitted in his final edition.
From Project Gutenberg
In the Deutero-Isaiah we reach the highest point in the evolution of prophetism.
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