26984 words

secondary

9 definitions • 13 examples
1
less important than related things:

Examples:

Her health is what matters - the cost of the treatment is of secondary importance.
The need for secrecy is secondary to the need to take immediate action.
2
developing from something similar that existed earlier:

Examples:

The drug is not very effective against AIDS, though it may be used to treat secondary viral infections.
You can't just rely on secondary sources for your research into her life history - you ought to look at primary sources such as her letters and diaries.
3
relating to the education of children approximately between the ages of 11 and 18 years old:

Examples:

secondary education
They receive state money to train secondary teachers.
4
less important than related things:

Examples:

A coach’s first responsibility is to the team – everything else is secondary.
5
relating to the education of children approximately between the ages of 12 and 18:

Examples:

The secondary curriculum will have to be drastically improved.
6
developing from something similar that existed earlier:

Examples:

Someone who’s been treated for cancer can get a secondary tumor 20 years later.
7
less important than related things:

Examples:

Annual reported earnings are often seen as being of only secondary importance.
8
developed from something similar that existed earlier:

Examples:

They are the single largest provider of aluminium and its secondary products.
9
used to describe the trading of existing bonds, shares, etc. rather than new ones:

Examples:

Mortgage securities were mixed in secondary trading.

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