secondary

²secondary

noun

plural secondar·ies

Definition of SECONDARY

1

: one occupying a subordinate or auxiliary position rather than that of a principal

2

: a defensive football backfield

3

: the coil through which the secondary current passes in an induction coil or transformer —called also secondary coil

4

: any of the quill feathers of the forearm of a bird — see wing illustration

Examples of SECONDARY

1. The team has a strong secondary.

First Known Use of SECONDARY

15th century

Other Field and Goal Sports Terms

crease, lateral, lax, overthrow, playbook, post, screen, scrum, ultimate