second order
Once removed effect
Second order describes effects, consequences, or considerations that arise from initial (first-order) ones rather than directly from the original source.
A policy's second-order effects are the ripple consequences of its immediate impacts: The second-order effects of the tax cut were harder to predict.
In mathematics and logic, second-order refers to operations on operations, or properties of properties—second-order derivatives measure rates of change of rates of change.
The term implies a step removed, requiring deeper analysis to anticipate.
- derivativeFunction's rate of change
- differentialRelative difference between things
- differential equationEquation containing derivatives
- approximationNear but inexact value
- TaylorSeamster-derived name
curvature · acceleration · nonlinear · perturbation · correction · feedback · feedback loop · meta · indirect · hierarchy · cascade · trickle down · ripple · chain reaction · consequence · removed · mediated · higher
second orderprimary
Chief in importance
first-order · immediate · direct · principal · fundamental
second orderdirect
Undeviating or to guide
immediate · direct effect · primary · proximate · proximal
second orderfirst-order
Simplest logical level
base · first derivative · linear · original · primitive
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