Meaning & use

secondary

adjective·Academic

Less important than something else, or coming after the first or main thing.

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Comfort was a secondary concern compared to the safety of the new car seat.

Secondary schools in the region begin classes an hour later than primary schools.

A note on using this word

Secondary is often paired with primary; use it for anything that supports or follows the main item.

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