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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