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SECONDARY

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Secondary.

How to pronounce secondary:

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Secondary - as an adjective

Being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

Example: "The stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
primary14

Secondary - as a noun

The defensive football players who line up behind the linemen

Coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secondary coilsecondary winding

Secondary - as an adjective satellite

Inferior in rank or status

Example: "A lowly corporal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
junior-gradelower-rankinglowly11petty10subaltern11

Depending on or incidental to what is original or primary

Example: "A secondary infection"

Not of major importance

Example: "Played a secondary role in world events"

Belonging to a lower class or rank

Example Sentences

"He bought a secondary car for his wife."
"The secondary school is located just down the road."
"The secondary character stole the show with his hilarious jokes."
"The secondary source provided additional information about the topic."
"He decided to pursue a career in secondary education."
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Word Game Points

Is SECONDARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, secondary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SECONDARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SECONDARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, secondary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SECONDARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SECONDARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, secondary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SECONDARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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