CEFR B1

secondary

adjective

Meaning

Coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is the first or main one.

Examples

This is a secondary issue; the main problem is much more serious.
He suffered secondary infections after his initial illness.

Synonyms: subordinate, minor, ancillary, derivative

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secondary (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkəndɛri/

Definition

Coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is the first or main one.

Examples

This is a secondary issue; the main problem is much more serious.
He suffered secondary infections after his initial illness.
The company's secondary goal is to increase market share.

How to Use secondary

secondary to (prepositional phrase): Less important than or resulting from something else. — "For him, family is secondary to his career."

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