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deutero-

  1. a combining form meaning “second,” used in the formation of compound words:

    deuterocanonical.



deutero-

combining_form

  1. second or secondary

    deuterogamy

    deuterium

  2. (in chemistry) indicating the presence of deuterium
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deutero–

  1. 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.

In the Deutero-Isaiah we reach the highest point in the evolution of prophetism.

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