seconde

Definitions of seconde
  1. noun
    1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
    synonyms: s, sec.
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    type of:
    tijdeenheid, tijdseenheid
    a unit for measuring time periods
  2. noun
    a particular point in time
    synonyms: min., minuut, moment, ogenblik, punt, stonde, tel, tijd, tijdstip, ure, uur
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    types:
    climax
    the decisive moment in a novel or play
  3. noun
    an indefinitely short time
    synonyms: minuut, moment, ogenblik, punt, tel
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    types:
    jiffy, jiffybag, knipoog, twinkeling
    a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
    type of:
    tijd
    an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
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