Seconder: meaning, definitions and examples

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seconder

 

[ หˆsษ›kษ™ndษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

supporting role

A seconder is an individual who supports or endorses a motion or proposal put forward by another person during a meeting or discussion. This term is commonly used in parliamentary procedures and formal gatherings where decisions are made by majority vote. The role of a seconder is crucial as it demonstrates that more than one person supports the idea, which is often necessary for the motion to be considered. Without a seconder, many proposals cannot move forward in formal settings, making this role integral to the decision-making process.

Synonyms

advocate, endorser, supporter

Examples of usage

  • The motion was passed after a seconder stepped forward.
  • She acted as a seconder for his proposal regarding community improvement.
  • In the meeting, he was requested to find a seconder for the bill.
  • Without a seconder, the resolution could not be discussed.

Translations

Translations of the word "seconder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น secundar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterstรผtzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendukung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฟะพะผะฐะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspieraฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏๆดใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soutenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apoyar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท desteklemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์›ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podporovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podporovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podpirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™k olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apoyar

Etymology

The word 'seconder' derives from the combination of the prefix 'second' and the suffix '-er', which indicates a person who performs a specific action. The term 'second' originates from the Latin word 'secundus', meaning 'following' or 'next'. In parliamentary procedure, the act of seconding a motion plays an essential role, as it ensures that the proposal has support before it can be debated or voted on. The practice of seconding motions has deep roots in formal deliberative assemblies, tracing back to various traditions in governance and law-making. Over time, the usage of 'seconder' has become ubiquitous in various organizations and meetings where formal discussions take place, flourishing in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,952 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.