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

  • (..) I want to make a toast to Mason! Mason, I know not wanted a party tonight, but ... #we do. Just finish secondary once in life! And I want festejarte, and celebrate the next stage ... You will learn both the university. You'll laugh so much. Have teachers who inspire you. (..)
    2014 Boyhood
  • (..) - It seems quiet. - Yes, it is. - It also goes to the University of Texas? - Yes. What are you studying? History and Italian ... as a secondary subject. Want to teach? I dunno. I think he is still thinking. He already decided. He's smart. And where you live when you come here? I'm not sure. (..)
    2014 Boyhood