Comparative for coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary
“When the dominant issue is resolved, a secondary issue may automatically become recognizable.”
Comparative for being in a backup or supporting role
“We have a secondary power supply on hand just in case.”
Comparative for being non-primary or indirect in nature
“Your teacher will probably allow you to report the data from a secondary source.”
Comparative for following as a result or effect
“Organic diseases are a secondary result of the chronic use of alcohol as a beverage.”
Comparative for indirectly or incidentally following as a result or effect
“Secondary hypertension indicates that the elevated blood pressure is a secondary result of some other primary disease.”
Comparative for unimportant or insignificant in nature
Comparative for existing beyond what is obvious or admitted
Comparative for previously owned and used by another
Comparative for not absolutely necessary
Comparative for being at the mercy of
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