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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

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But eye-watering secondary market prices are an example of how desirable concerts have become a hot commodity for predatory resellers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The 13-inch figurines then go for astronomical prices on the secondary market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The books were rather secondary, or even tertiary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But for many survivors, financial compensation is secondary to accountability.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

And so, beginning in 1932, military training was built into the secondary education curriculum in the USSR.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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