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secondary

sec·ond·ar·y
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sek-uh n-der-ee]
    • /ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i/
    • /ˈsekəndri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sek-uh n-der-ee]
    • /ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i/

Definitions of secondary word

  • adjective secondary next after the first in order, place, time, etc. 1
  • adjective secondary belonging or pertaining to a second order, division, stage, period, rank, grade, etc. 1
  • adjective secondary (in scholarly studies) pertaining to or being a derived or derivative account, an evaluation of original data, etc.; not primary or original, as in secondary source; secondary research. 1
  • adjective secondary of minor or lesser importance; subordinate; auxiliary. 1
  • adjective secondary of or relating to secondary schools. 1
  • adjective secondary Chemistry. involving or obtained by the replacement of two atoms or groups. noting or containing a carbon atom united to two other carbon atoms in a chain or ring molecule. 1
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Origin of secondary

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Latin word secundārius. See second1, -ary

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Parts of speech for Secondary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Secondary

secondary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for secondary

adj secondary

  • adjuvant — aiding or assisting
  • ancillary — The ancillary workers in an institution are the people such as cleaners and cooks whose work supports the main work of the institution.
  • appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
  • auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
  • back seat — a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle

noun secondary

  • bench jockey — a player on the bench who taunts opposing players, the officials, etc.
  • benchwarmer — a player who is usually on the bench; reserve

adjective secondary

  • accessory — Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative.
  • adjunctive — that constitutes an adjunct
  • assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
  • associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
  • backup — Backup consists of extra equipment, resources, or people that you can get help or support from if necessary.
All 40 Synonyms of secondary

Antonyms for secondary

adj secondary

  • a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
  • a1 — in good health; physically fit
  • ad rem — to the point; without digression
  • all-important — crucial; vital

noun secondary

  • majority — the greater part or number; the number larger than half the total (opposed to minority): the majority of the population.
  • max — Maxwell ("Max") 1924–2007, U.S. jazz drummer and bandleader.
  • maxes — a male given name, form of Maximilian.
  • womanhood — the state of being a woman; womanly character or qualities.

adjective secondary

  • arch — An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall.
  • centroidal — of or relating to a centroid
  • champion — A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight.
  • component — The components of something are the parts that it is made of.
  • compulsatory — compulsory
All 120 Antonyms of secondary

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Related words

  • primary

    first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal: his primary goals in life.

  • assistant

    Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.

  • bypass

    If you bypass someone or something that you would normally have to get involved with, you ignore them, often because you want to achieve something more quickly.

  • complementary color

    Art. one of a pair of primary or secondary colors opposed to the other member of the pair on a schematic chart or scale (color wheel) as green opposed to red, orange opposed to blue, or violet opposed to yellow. Compare analogous color. the relationship of these pairs of colors perceived as completing or enhancing each other.

  • epiphenomenon

    A secondary effect or byproduct that arises from but does not causally influence a process, in particular.
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