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secondary

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of secondary

1 taken or created from something original or basic
  • History textbooks are secondary sources for historical information and do not represent original research.
Synonyms of secondary

derivative, secondhand
Words Related to secondary

unoriginal

consequent, resultant
Near Antonyms of secondary

fundamental, nonderivative

first, primary
Antonyms of secondary

basic, original
2 of little or less value or merit
  • We need to focus on getting the groceries bought and the rent paid—everything else is secondary.
Synonyms of secondary

inferior, mean, minor, second-class, second-rate
Words Related to secondary

junior, lesser, lower, low-level, petty, smaller, subordinate, under

average, common, fair, middling, ordinary

amiss, bad, defective, unsatisfactory, wrong

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, unacceptable

littler, slighter, smaller

jerkwater, one-horse, small-time, two-bit
Near Antonyms of secondary

major, more, primary, senior

choice, exceptional, first-class, first-rate, high-grade, premium, prime, select, selected

acceptable, adequate, sufficient
Antonyms of secondary

greater, higher, superior

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