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secondary

/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/
sec · ond · ar · y ˈsɛk · ən · ˌdɛr · i
English Definition
adj. less important than something else; coming after the first
中文释义
次要的,第二的
Significado en Español
secundario
한국어 뜻
부차적인, 이차적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thứ yếu, phụ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “secondary”:

  1. A primary
  2. B subordinate
  3. C dominant
  4. D essential
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B — subordinate. “secondary” means adj. less important than something else; coming after the first

Common questions about “secondary”

What does “secondary” mean?

secondary — adj. less important than something else; coming after the first. In Chinese: 次要的,第二的.

How do you pronounce “secondary”?

secondary is pronounced /ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: sec · ond · ar · y.

Is “secondary” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. secondary appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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