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

deutero–

1. A prefix meaning “second” or “secondary,” as in deuterostome, an animal whose mouth is the second opening to develop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deutero-¹

< Greek, combining form of deúteros

Word History and Origins

Origin of deutero-¹

from Greek deuteros second

Example Sentences

Three neuromeres—a proto-, deutero-, and trito-cerebrum—corresponding to those three prosthomeres are sharply marked in the embryo.

From Project Gutenberg

What is said of compounds beginning with deutero, electro, pseudo, sulpho, thermo, and the like?

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Compounds unless very unusual, beginning with deutero, electro, pseudo, sulpho, thermo, etc., are run solid; electrotype, pseudonym, thermostat.

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As Moses wittneseth Deutero. viij. sayēge: Remēber all ye waye by which ye lord thy God caried ye this .xl. yeres in ye wildernesse / to vmble the & to tēpte or proue the / yt it might be knowen what were in thine hert.

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