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thirdhand

adjective adverb

Derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
D
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
17

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adjective

  1. Derived from what is primary or original by two intermediate steps

    “A thirdhand report”

adverb

  1. By doubly indirect means

    “I got the news thirdhand”

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Example Sentences

A thirdhand report
I got the news thirdhand

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