secondary
Elementary/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/
- adjective
- Not the main or most important thing
secondary in a sentence
- “His hobby became his secondary priority.”
- “Winning is secondary —we play for the fun of the sport.”
- “There are some secondary issues which must be taken into account as well.”
- “I want a car that's reliable; the color is of secondary importance.”
What does “secondary” mean?
secondary (adjective) means not the main or most important thing. It is pronounced /ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "secondary" mean?
- secondary (adjective) means: Not the main or most important thing
- How do you pronounce "secondary"?
- "secondary" is pronounced /ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "secondary" in a sentence?
- Here is "secondary" used in a sentence: His hobby became his secondary priority.
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