The definition of 'secondary' & the word 'secondary' in example sentences or phrases
Noun
1
the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen
2
coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil
Adjective
1
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
- the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher
- a secondary source
- a secondary issue
- secondary streams
2
of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
3
inferior in rank or status
4
depending on or incidental to what is original or primary
5
not of major importance
6
belonging to a lower class or rank
Adjective satellite
1
inferior in rank or status
- the junior faculty
- a lowly corporal
- petty officialdom
- a subordinate functionary
2
depending on or incidental to what is original or primary
- a secondary infection
3
not of major importance
- played a secondary role in world events
4
belonging to a lower class or rank
Synonyms of the word 'secondary' & Antonyms of the word 'secondary'.
Noun
Synonymssecondary coil, secondary winding,
Adjective
Synonymsinferior, junior-grade, lower, lower-ranking, lowly, petty, subaltern, subordinate,
Antonymsprimary, primary,
Adjective satellite
Synonymsjunior-grade, lower-ranking, lowly, petty, subaltern,
