Definitions

secondary

[sek-uhn-der-ee] / ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i /

ADJECTIVE

subordinate; less important

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inferior insignificant trivial unimportant

STRONG

accessory alternate auxiliary backup collateral contingent dependent dinky extra lower minor petty relief reserve second small subject subsidiary supporting tributary

WEAK

bush-league consequential inconsiderable lesser minor-league second-rate small-fry small-time subservient substract under

Antonyms

STRONGEST

consequential important significant useful valuable worthwhile

STRONG

big chief huge large main major necessary primary

WEAK

causative first-class first-rate source superior

ADJECTIVE

derivative

Synonyms

STRONG

auxiliary dependent resultant subordinate subsidiary

WEAK

borrowed consequent derivate derivational derived developed eventual indirect proximate resulting second-hand subsequent vicarious

Antonyms

STRONG

chief important necessary

WEAK

causative first-class first-rate primary source superior

Example Sentences

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A Black student from in-state criticized admissions based on test scores and GPAs for different reasons; given sharp disparities in secondary schools and family resources, some kids were already at a disadvantage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cox specializes in secondary transactions for wealthy individuals, purchasing their stakes in private funds at a discount.

From The Wall Street Journal

One cannot simply look up a price quote for an idiosyncratic loan for which there is no secondary market.

From MarketWatch

Leaked plans suggest that from 2029 children will have their right to support reassessed after primary school and when they move from secondary school to college.

From BBC

For the Iranian leadership, these are not secondary policies.

From BBC

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