secondhand

Definition of Secondhand in English :

1. secondhand

derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand

Example Sentences:
'a secondhand report'
'a secondhand account of a memory of something once read'
'most of our knowledge is secondhand'

2. secondhand, used

previously used or owned by another

Example Sentences:
'bought a secondhand (or used) car'

3. secondhand

by indirect means

Example Sentences:
'I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand'
'he prefers to buy secondhand'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Secondhand

adjective

1.

not direct from the original source; not original

2.

used or worn previously by another; not new

3.

of or dealing in merchandise that is not new

adverb

4.

not firsthand; not directly

adj.

1. Previously used by another; not new.

2. Dealing in previously used merchandise.

3. Obtained, derived, or borrowed from another; not original.

adv.

In an indirect manner; indirectly.