adjective

secondary

secondary, subordinate, lesser

This is a secondary issue.

This is a secondary issue.

She attends a secondary school.

She attends a secondary school.

((noun)) of lesser importance or rank This is a secondary issue.

Synonyms: subordinate, minor; Antonyms: primary, main

From Latin 'secundus' meaning 'following, second'.

Think of 'second' place. It's not first (primary), it's secondary.

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