How Do You Spell SECONDS?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛkəndz] (IPA)

The word "seconds" is a plural noun that means a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈsɛkəndz/. The first syllable "sek" is pronounced with an unstressed "e" sound similar to the "e" sound in "pet". The second syllable "ond" is pronounced with a stressed "o" sound like in "gone". Finally, the "s" at the end of the word is pronounced with an unvoiced "s" sound like in "sister".

SECONDS Meaning and Definition

  1. Seconds is a noun that refers to the unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute. It is denoted by the symbol "s" in the International System of Units (SI). The term is derived from the Latin word "secundus," which means "following" or "second." In everyday usage, seconds is commonly used to measure short durations or intervals.

    The second is primarily used as a fundamental unit in the field of chronometry, which is the scientific study of timekeeping. It is crucial for accurately measuring and coordinating events, such as in scientific experiments, sports, and astronomical observations.

    In addition to its meaning as a unit of time, "seconds" also refers to the ordinal number following first. For instance, when referring to the second item in a series, it is said to be "second" or represented as "2nd." In this context, the term indicates the position or order of something in relation to others.

    Furthermore, "seconds" has another colloquial usage, which refers to an additional portion of food served after the first helping. This term is commonly used in restaurants or households to offer guests an opportunity for an extra serving.

    Overall, seconds primarily denotes a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, but it can also represent the ordinal number following first or an additional portion of food.

  2. An inferior and coarse flour remaining after the finest has been separated.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SECONDS

The word "seconds" has its etymological roots in the Latin word "secundus", which means "following" or "second" in English. It is derived from the Latin verb "sequi", meaning "to follow". Over time, "secundus" developed various meanings and uses, including being used to refer to the second course of a meal or the second division of an hour. This eventually led to "seconds" being used to describe a second helping of food, and further expanded to indicate a measurement of time or a unit used to divide angles and coordinates.

Idioms with the word SECONDS

  • in two minutes, ten seconds, etc. flat The idiom "in two minutes, ten seconds, etc. flat" means to do something very quickly or efficiently, often within a very short amount of time.

Similar spelling words for SECONDS

Conjugate verb Seconds

CONDITIONAL

I would second
we would second
you would second
he/she/it would second
they would second

FUTURE

I will second
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have seconded
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PAST

I seconded
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PAST PERFECT

I had seconded
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PRESENT

I second
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PRESENT PERFECT

I have seconded
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I am seconding
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