Second-order
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Second-order is an adjective meaning (mathematics, logic) Denoting the second in a numerical sequence of models, languages, relationships, forms of logical discourse etc.
Meaning
(mathematics, logic) Denoting the second in a numerical sequence of models, languages, relationships, forms of logical discourse etc.
More Meanings
- Of secondary importance.
Example Sentences
If reformers establish the specific process of crime policymaking... as a second-order concern, their efforts will not be weighed down by any one normative theory of fair process.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include secondary, second-class, minor, first-order, subduple, alternate.
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