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secondary

The word “secondary” has 4 syllables: sec-on-dar-y

It's pronounced as /ˈsek.ən.der.i/

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In the thesaurus, “secondary” has 42 synonyms and 48 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for secondary along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for secondary

Antonyms for secondary

Meanings of secondary

  • noun
    1. Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.
    2. An act of issuing more stock by an already publicly traded corporation.
    3. The defensive backs.
    4. An inductive coil or loop that is magnetically powered by a primary in a transformer or similar.
    5. One who occupies a subordinate or auxiliary place; a delegate deputy.
    6. A secondary circle.
    7. A satellite.
    8. A secondary school.
    9. Anything secondary or of lesser importance.
  • adjective
    1. Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.
    2. Originating from a deputy or delegated person or body.
    3. Derived from a parent compound by replacement of two atoms of hydrogen by organic radicals.
    4. Produced by alteration or deposition subsequent to the formation of the original rock mass.
    5. Developed by pressure or other causes.
    6. Pertaining to the second joint of the wing of a bird.
    7. Dependent or consequent upon another disease, or occurring in the second stage of a disease.
    8. Of less than primary importance.
    9. Related to secondary education, i.e. schooling between the ages of (approximately) 11 and 18.
    10. Relating to the manufacture of goods from raw materials.
    11. (of a color) Formed by mixing primary colors.
    12. Representing a reversion to an ancestral state.

Example Sentences

  • Education at the secondary level prepares students for higher studies.
  • The company considers customer satisfaction a secondary goal after safety.
  • Smoking can cause secondary health problems such as heart disease.
  • In the study, researchers used secondary data collected from previous surveys.
  • The earthquake caused secondary damage due to aftershocks and landslides.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to secondary, such as: acceptable, adequate, administrator, amiss, average, bad, basic.

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