All secondary synonyms
sec·ond·ar·y
S s adjective secondary
- associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
- backup — Backup consists of extra equipment, resources, or people that you can get help or support from if necessary.
- obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- circumstantial — Circumstantial evidence is evidence that makes it seem likely that something happened, but does not prove it.
- derivative — A derivative is something which has been developed or obtained from something else.
- longwinded — Alternative spelling of long-winded.
- lesser — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- confirmatory — confirming or tending to confirm
- lower — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
- adjunctive — that constitutes an adjunct
- collateral — Collateral is money or property which is used as a guarantee that someone will repay a loan.
- eventual — Occurring at the end of or as a result of a series of events; final; ultimate.
- extracurricular — (of an activity at a school or college) Pursued in addition to the normal course of study.
- assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
- accessory — Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative.
adj secondary
- indirect — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
- ancillary — The ancillary workers in an institution are the people such as cleaners and cooks whose work supports the main work of the institution.
- in the cards — a usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, thin pasteboard, or plastic for various uses, as to write information on or printed as a means of identifying the holder: a 3″ × 5″ file card; a membership card.
- incidental — happening or likely to happen in an unplanned or subordinate conjunction with something else.
- appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
- down the road — a long, narrow stretch with a smoothed or paved surface, made for traveling by motor vehicle, carriage, etc., between two or more points; street or highway.
- less — not at all (used before a verb): He little knows what awaits him.
- inferior — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
- circumlocutory — a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
- mini — miniskirt.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- back seat — a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle
- junior — younger (designating the younger of two men bearing the same full name, as a son named after his father; often written as Jr. or jr. following the name): May I speak with the junior Mr. Hansen? Mr. Edward Andrew Hansen, Jr. Compare senior (def 1).
- adjuvant — aiding or assisting
- inconsiderable — small, as in value, amount, or size.
- auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- dependent — To be dependent on something or someone means to need them in order to succeed or be able to survive.
- minor-league — of or relating to a minor league.
- supportive — giving support.
- dinky — Informal. small, unimportant, unimpressive, or shabby: We stayed in a dinky old hotel.
- deputed — to appoint as one's substitute, representative, or agent.
noun secondary
- bench jockey — a player on the bench who taunts opposing players, the officials, etc.
- benchwarmer — a player who is usually on the bench; reserve