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- pronunciation:
- se
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of second or lesser rank, importance, or value.
- synonyms:
- ancillary, inferior, lesser, lower, subaltern, subordinate, subservient, subsidiary
- antonyms:
- basic, cardinal, dominant, fundamental, grand, primary, prime
- similar words:
- accidental, associate, circumstantial, incidental, minor, second, second-string, side, smaller, supporting
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| definition 2: |
not first rate; inferior.
secondary quality- synonyms:
- inferior, second-rate
- similar words:
- low, mediocre, second-class
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| definition 3: |
taken from what is original or primary.
secondary sources- synonyms:
- secondhand
- antonyms:
- primary
- similar words:
- derivative
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| definition 4: |
of or pertaining to a secondary school.
- synonyms:
- high-school
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| related words: |
accessory, adjunct, auxiliary, deputy, inferior, junior, petty, shabby |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
secondaries |
| definition 1: |
a person or thing not of primary value, rank, or importance.
- antonyms:
- primary
- similar words:
- associate
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| definition 2: |
a person acting in an inferior or subordinate capacity.
- synonyms:
- subordinate, underling
- similar words:
- assistant, associate
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| related words: |
inferior, junior |
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