Synonyms for Secondary
Top synonyms for “secondary”: junior-grade, lower-ranking, lowly, petty(a), secondary coil, secondary winding, subaltern, alternate, and 22 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil
- (noun)the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen
- (adjective)belonging to a lower class or rank
- (adjective)not of major importance“played a secondary role in world events”
- (adjective)being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate“the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher”
- (adjective)depending on or incidental to what is original or primary“a secondary infection”
- (adjective)inferior in rank or status“the junior faculty”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Secondary
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "secondary"?
Common synonyms for "secondary" include junior-grade, lower-ranking, lowly, petty(a), secondary coil, secondary winding. Our thesaurus lists 30 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "secondary"?
Antonyms for "secondary" include primary. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "secondary" mean?
coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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