"secondmost" meaning in English

See secondmost in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: Probably influenced by foremost and other such terms (hindmost, etc). Etymology templates: {{m|en|foremost}} foremost, {{m|en|hindmost}} hindmost Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} secondmost (not comparable)
  1. (uncommon) Alternative form of second most Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable, uncommon Alternative form of: second most Categories (topical): Two
    Sense id: en-secondmost-en-adv-3zm7YMr2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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