Meaning & use
secondary
Less important than something else, or coming after the first or main thing.
See it in a sentence
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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