Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secondary
adjective
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/
Definition
Of second rank, importance, or value; occurring after the primary level.
Examples
- She pursued a secondary degree in education after completing her undergraduate studies.
- The secondary roads were less traveled than the main highways.
- In some ecosystems, secondary consumers eat primary consumers.
Meaning
The term ‘secondary’ refers to something that comes after the first in importance or order. This can pertain to education, where secondary education follows primary education, or it can describe things that are not the main focus or priority.
Synonyms
- subordinate
- inferior
- second
- auxiliary
- minor
