secondary

Definition

  • adjective: not as important or valuable as something else
  • adjective: of 'second' rank, importance, or value
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: janus-like, maxwell triangle, munsell scale

Examples

  • The biography uses mostly 'secondary' sources. [=information that did not come from original/primary sources but came from research done by others]

  • There are some 'secondary' issues/considerations which must be taken into account as well.

  • In some children's books, the text is 'secondary to' the illustrations.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - This way. Excuse me. Kellerman! Carol, COD says we go to the Pentagon. I have the speaker. Going to the secondary location. Watch yourself. Excuse me, ma'am. Downstairs, second door to the left. Emily. No, no, no, please. Please don't! (..)
    2013 White House Down