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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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Tickets were going for more than $100 on the secondary market.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

For investors, it may be wise to be aware of those secondary effects.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Investors’ primary concern is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with other factors considered secondary.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Over the next decades, questions on language, literacy and occupation were refined, adding secondary work and dependency details.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"That is good to know, Didu. But I'm trying to focus on surviving my first day of secondary school before aiming for university."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.