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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SecondQuarter says it is the only dedicated venture secondary fund in Australia and New Zealand.

From The Wall Street Journal

All primary and secondary school pupils in the south are set to be taught about financial matters under changes to the national curriculum.

From BBC

Even with their secondary banged up, the Eagles have too much up front and aren’t likely to lose two in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

A secondary school in Cheshire has been shut to deep clean the building after high levels of pupil sickness.

From BBC

“We have European bonds, but not a real fiscal union. Until that changes, reserve managers will keep treating the euro as secondary.”

From Barron's