Pronunciation

/sɪˈsɛndri/

Definitions

• Adjective: Coming after the main or primary; second in rank or importance. For example: “The secondary school is across the street from the primary school.”
• Adjective (informal): Less important or significant; secondary role. For example: “Her secondary interests include painting and reading.”
• Noun: A person attending a secondary school, or a less important school or college. For example: “Many students attend secondary schools after primary school.”
• Noun (computing): A backup or secondary storage device. For example: “The data is stored on both the primary and secondary drives.”

Phrases

• “Secondary education” refers to high school or post-primary schooling.
• “Secondary purpose” describes a lesser goal or function.
• “Secondary character” is a supporting role in a story or film.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The secondary roads are often narrower than the primary highways.”
• Adjective (informal): “In his free time, he focuses on his secondary passions like photography.”
• Noun: “She completed her secondary education at a local college.”
• Noun (computing): “The system automatically transfers data to the secondary drive during low usage periods.”

Synonyms

• Secondary
• Subordinate
• Supporting
• Backup
• Less important
• Second-tier