Synonyms of secondary

secondary 1 of 2

adjective

ˈse-kən-ˌder-ē 

1

as in derivative

taken or created from something original or basic

history textbooks are secondary sources for historical information and do not represent original research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• derivative
• secondhand
• resultant
• consequent
• unoriginal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• basic
• original
• fundamental
• first
• primary
• nonderivative

2

as in minor

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 & Similar Words

• minor
• inferior
• smaller
• mean
• second-class
• lesser
• lower
• subordinate
• second-rate
• ordinary
• junior
• petty
• low-level
• inadequate
• average
• under
• common
• defective
• middling
• insufficient
• unsatisfactory
• wrong
• unacceptable
• deficient
• bad
• amiss
• fair
• littler
• slighter
• low-rent
• small-time
• jerkwater
• two-bit
• one-horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• higher
• greater
• primary
• major
• more
• superior
• senior
• prime
• exceptional
• first-class
• sufficient
• adequate
• select
• choice
• acceptable
• premium
• high-grade
• selected
• first-rate

secondary

2 of 2

noun

as in dependent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dependent
• subordinate
• junior
• subject
• inferior
• underling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• master
• chief
• leader
• head
• captain
• boss
• foreman
• headman
• helmsman
• mistress
• general
• boss man
• kingpin
• director
• administrator
• executive
• taskmaster
• governor
• commander
• honcho
• directress
• jefe
• higher-up
• hierarch

Examples of secondary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Wall argued that rising production costs and scalping on the secondary ticketing market are the actual drivers of ticket price increases. —Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024

In a lucky break for fans, there also is an improbable secondary plot about Emily’s bestie Mindy and her street-busking group being chosen as France’s selection in the next Eurovision contest. —Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2024

Noun

Empire was the de facto answer, followed by Rogue One and A New Hope as secondaries. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024

Old Pumpkin Joe carved up secondaries in the last five weeks of the 2023 season, leading the Browns to the playoffs while averaging an astonishing 323 passing yards per game with 13 TD passes. —Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2024