secondary

/sˈɛkəndəɹi/

/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/

[adjective] [noun]

secondary

[ADJECTIVE]

of lesser importance or value when compared to something else

antonyms : primary

wild goose having white adult plumage

synonyms : Chen

subgenus Chen

resulting from a primary cause

occupying an inferior, subordinate, or auxiliary place, particularly compared to someone else

synonyms : junior-grade

not of major importance

belonging to a lower class or rank

Secondary

[NOUN]

coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil

synonyms : secondary coil

secondary winding

the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen

Examples

1. Sarah was nervous about hosting her first dinner party, but her mom reassured her that the food was secondary because as they say it's the company that makes the feast.

2. Secondaries consist of a series of short essay questions.

3. Any other thing is secondary.

4. The economy is secondary.