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

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"We found that joint savoring has the most benefits for romantic relationships, as well as secondary benefits for individuals' health and well-being," Larsen said.

From Science Daily

That’s especially the case with his secondary, which is called separately from the front seven.

From Los Angeles Times

The new paper is a secondary analysis of a 2024 study conducted by the Physicians Committee.

From Science Daily

A secondary school has introduced tougher limits on students' access to smartphones as pressure grows on the government to take action on the issue.

From BBC

Companies have been able to “successfully remove the stigma of doing secondary offers for employees,” said Charlie Franklin, chief executive of Compa, which tracks compensation data.

From The Wall Street Journal

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