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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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By revealing their influence on secondary metabolism, the study points to new strategies for enhancing crops in ways that maintain both productivity and quality.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

They also implemented measures like humidifying the area to "prevent secondary accidents during the rescue".

From BBC • May 4, 2026

She’s also been director of whole child education for Roseland School District and a secondary alternative school principal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It allows the central bank to intervene by buying unlimited amounts of bonds in the secondary bond markets of any of its member countries with deteriorating financing conditions.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

There was a secondary site not far from here, just off the southeast coast.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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