secondly
/ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In the second place.
Adverb
Examples
Firstly, I continue to base most species treatments on personally collected material, rather than on herbarium plants. […] Secondly, I continue to base my concepts on intensive study of a limited suite of collections, rather than superficial study of every packet that comes to hand.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “secondly” mean?
In the second place.
Is “secondly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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