secondary
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/
sec · ond · ar · y
ˈsɛk · ən · ˌdɛr · i
English Definition
adj. less important than something else; coming after the first
Significado en Español
secundario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thứ yếu, phụ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “secondary”:
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A
primary
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B
subordinate
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C
dominant
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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.