Vocabulary Entry

thirdhand

|adjective • noun

adjective

Referring to something that is obtained from a source that is not the original or first-hand; often used to describe information or evidence.

Example Sentences

"He provided thirdhand accounts of the event that were often exaggerated."

"The evidence presented was thirdhand and lacked credibility."

"She only trusts firsthand information, avoiding thirdhand reports."

noun

Example Sentences

"The article was full of thirdhand from various unreliable sources."

"When researching, it's essential to distinguish between firsthand and thirdhand information."

"His thirdhand knowledge of the event left many details unclear."