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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"Pretty much until the end of secondary school, I didn't have any interest in the track. My entire running sphere revolved around cross country," Keith, 23, told BBC Sport.

From BBC

The secondary element is United do not take enough of their chances.

From BBC

Alongside concessions on unfair dismissal, the government will phase in the overall package over several years, with many of the measures still subject to consultation and secondary legislation.

From BBC

Quentin Lake has proven to be a stabilizing force in the Rams’ secondary, and the team is hopeful he can help them stop ‘explosive’ plays by the Panthers in the wild-card playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

This perverse economic incentive had a secondary effect of allowing ideological capture.

From The Wall Street Journal

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