secondary

Definitions

Coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary.

Relating to or denoting education between primary school and university.

Not original; derived from or based on primary sources.

Examples

The secondary school students are preparing for their final examinations.

His secondary goal was to learn a new language while traveling abroad.

The side effects of the medication are considered secondary to the primary treatment benefits.

Synonyms

subordinate subsidiary minor ancillary inferior supplementary accessory

Antonyms

primary main principal major essential fundamental paramount