secondarily (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənˌdɛrɪli/

Definition

In a secondary capacity or manner; as a less important or subordinate aspect.

Examples

• The committee's primary objective was safety, but they were secondarily focused on cost efficiency.

• She chose the apartment for its location, and secondarily for its modern design.

• While the main purpose of the meeting was to discuss sales, secondarily, they aimed to boost team morale.

Synonyms of secondarily

Words with a similar meaning to secondarily:

• subordinately
• consequently
• additionally
• also

Antonyms of secondarily

Words with the opposite meaning to secondarily:

• primarily
• chiefly

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