Secondary

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/

Definitions of secondary

adjective describes something that is second in order or rank, or not as important as something else

Example Sentences

A1 My primary goal is to learn English, and my secondary goal is to make new friends.

A2 In many countries, primary education is mandatory, while secondary education is optional.

B1 The secondary character in the movie ended up stealing the show with their performance.

B2 The secondary source confirmed the information provided by the primary source.

C1 The secondary effects of the medication were unexpected and required further study.

C2 The secondary market for luxury goods is thriving, with many exclusive items being resold at high prices.

Examples of secondary in a Sentence

formal In addition to the primary source, we also consulted secondary sources for our research paper.

informal I'll be bringing my primary phone, but I also have a secondary one just in case.

slang My secondary plan fell through, so now I have to come up with a backup plan.

figurative His secondary role in the company may not be as visible, but it is crucial to the overall success of the business.

Grammatical Forms of secondary

• past tense: secondaried
• plural: secondaries
• comparative: more secondary
• superlative: most secondary
• present tense: secondary
• future tense: will secondary
• perfect tense: have secondaried
• continuous tense: is secondaried
• singular: secondary
• positive degree: secondary
• infinitive: to secondary
• gerund: secondaring
• participle: secondary

Origin and Evolution of secondary

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'secondary' originated from the Latin word 'secundarius', which was derived from the Latin word 'secundus' meaning 'following' or 'second'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'secondary' has evolved to refer to something of lesser importance or rank, as well as to describe something that comes after the primary or main thing.